Keppeler, Jill

"For the first time, Matt, Cave, Jax and Kayla venture into the Minecraft world together. However, they all have different styles of playing. Jaz and Dave want to improve their home first, while Kayla and Matt want to explore! But four people need more resources than one--and after creepers destroy part of their base, they're going to have to learn to work together if they want to survive and return to the Minecraft world again"--Back cover.

"As the number of ways people share information grows and adapts, knowing how to communicate effectively becomes more and more important. In this . . . book, young readers will learn more about the different ways people communicate and how to get their thoughts and feelings across in a productive and skillful fashion. Concepts such as the role of listening, key differences in written and spoken communication, and the importance of nonverbal cues will help students gain a better understanding of these . . . ideas in an age-appropriate way"--Provided by publisher.

". . . illustrates . . . organizational skills for young readers and offers ideas to help them develop these . . . skills"--Provide by publisher.

"This thoughtful book explores families with members who have special needs or challenges. It will encourage young readers to consider both similarities and differences, as well as how they can help or support friends whose families might have their own unique differences"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations examine how math is used in Minecraft.

Text, illustrations and photographs show Minecraft fans how the game's critters compare to the real-life animals they know, while also encouraging readers to explore computer programming as a way to create Minecraft mods.

Text, illustrations and photographs explain Minecraft's biomes and how they compare to real-world biomes and their climates, animals, and plant life, while also encouraging readers to explore computer programming as a way to create Minecraft mods.

"Throughout the history of the United States (and before), newspapers have documented the ins and out and ups and downs of the country . . . [This book showcases] these primary sources of American history, from the earliest reports on revolutionary feelings in New England to the muckrakers of the Progressive Era to the devastating headlines that followed the September 11, 2001, attacks on New York"--Provided by publisher.

"It's the battle where the world turned upside down-and Team Time Machine is on the scene! The squad travels back to 1781 to learn more about the siege of Yorktown, the final major military conflict of the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations examine how math is used in Minecraft.