video games

"This . . . picture book biography explores how Jerry Lawson, a Black engineer, revolutionized the video game industry. Before Xbox and Playstation and Nintendo Switch, there was a tinkerer named Jerry Lawson. As a boy, Jerry loved playing with springs, sprockets, and gadgety things. When he grew up, Jerry became an engineer--a professional tinkerer! In the 1970s, Jerry decided to tinker with video games. Back then, if players wanted a new video game, they had to buy an entire new console. This made gaming very expensive. Jerry was determined to fix this problem. He hit some roadblocks along the way and had to repeat a level or two, but it was never game over for Jerry. After working hard to find a solution, he finally leveled up and built a brand new kind of video game console--one that allowed players to switch out video game cartridges! Jerry's tinkering and inventions changed the video gaming world forever"--Provided by publisher.

"After a session in the VR Booth at the Mega Pizzaplex, Kai can't shake the feeling that the tiger animatronic somehow has stayed with him. A new attraction at the Mega Pizzaplex leaves Kane's mind full of intrusive thoughts not his own. And Danny's idea to get the attention of his high school crush comes with unimaginable consequences. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, truth is often scarier than fiction"--Provided by publisher.

"Astrid doesn't tell anyone about the strange things her Buddytronic doll has been up to. Kara convinces a Pizzaplex employee no one will know if he lets her spend a little more time in the VR attraction. And a Fazbear Entertainment engineer's custom project has surprises in store for anyone who encounters it. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, secrets never stay hidden for long"--Provided by publisher.

"As the next splinter of the Evoker King takes the form of a golem, challenging each member of his team to run a dangerous obstacle course, Morgan feels his leadership slipping away as they each are forced to face the challenge alone"--Provided by publisher.

"Nine . . . questions give elementary readers an inside look at Pok?mon to spark their curiosity about the brand's history and games"--Provided by publisher.

"As they prepare for the epic battle against the evil incarnate of Minecraftia: Herobrine, they know they'll be stronger together, but first they have to get Sweetpea on their side. Unfortunately, the baby dragon does what he pleases. As they contemplate their best strategy, Runt and Blurp have the same nightmare: Herobrine won't let anyone get out alive. . .unless they give him back Sweetpea. What should they do? Do they stand a chance of defeating Herobrine without losing all their friends? They will need to find courage to face this formidable adversary"--Back cover.

"Ages 12+"--Back cover.

"Super Mario Party brings the fun and intense competition of board games to the Nintendo Switch. Readers will find out how to outsmart their rivals and roll the dice toward victory using the tips and tricks in this book"--Provided by publisher.

"In the . . . Super Smash Bros. series, players can choose from dozens of the most popular Nintendo characters as they compete in chaotic brawls. With the tips and strategies in this book, readers will have no trouble besting the competition online or in person. With Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--Provided by publisher.

Thema has always preferred books to video games, but when her younger twin brothers show her the battle game Shrinking Island Showdown she is hooked--and with her brothers help she plans to become good enough to compete in an esports competition.