Polinsky, Paige V

Examines the history of Nintendo's Mario video games, covering their creation, characters, popularity, and more.

"Explores the inception and evolution of Minecraft, highlighting the game's key creators, super players, and the cultural crazes inspired by the game. Special features include side-by-side comparisons of the game over time and a behind-the-screen look into the franchise"--Publisher.

A brief biography of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina Justice, and its third woman Justice.

A brief biography of Sara Seager, an astrophysicist who is leading the quest to explore planets beyond the solar system.

A brief biography of Indra Nooyi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Pepsico company.

Describes the characteristics of grasslands, the animals that live there, and ways to protect the habitat from harm. Features color photographs throughout and a glossary.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Cavalier King Charles spaniels.

"At 200 pounds, mastiffs are the world's heaviest dogs. Centuries ago, they were bred as fighting dogs, but today these massive pups are gentle, lazy companions. Young readers will love learning about the history, character traits, trainability, and other facts surrounding these floppy-eared giants"--Provided by the publisher.

"Don't be deceived by their tiny stature--Scottish terriers are some of the toughest little dogs around! These smart, stubborn pets are excellent diggers and loyal friends! Early readers will be enthralled with the adventurous world of Scotties"--Provided by the publisher.

"Did you know Irish Wolfhounds stand 7 feet tall on their back legs? They are the tallest dogs in the world! Once ancient war dogs, these loving hounds now make affectionate family pets. Beginning readers will learn all about the long history of these gentle giants in this book featuring maps, traits, and other information on these four-legged giants"--Provided by the publisher.