"In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Now, eight years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. But how did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus "Notch "Persson; Mojang, the company he founded to help make it a reality; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an...

"All people are different! Maybe you or someone else in your family has a difference that means you or they need a little extra help or a little more time to do things, and that's OK. This thoughtful book will explore 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"--...

"Do you believe that the truth is out there? This book will fascinate both young skeptics and paranormal believers alike with true tales about creepy happenings, strange people, and bizarre places. Eerie photos will connect readers to the intriguing text, and scientific explanations will leave them even more in awe of our freaky, wonderful world. Science and history combine to make this volume a must-read for every young ghost hunter and would-be...

The ocean covers much of Earth, and Minecraft worlds can have massive oceans as well. There's a wealth of resources in the vast blue deep, but there are also many considerations to exploring these biomes, both in Minecraft and in the real world. Young readers and gaming fans will learn more about the similarities, the differences, and how to safely explore the game's oceans. Along the way, they'll learn more about how people explore the ocean in the...

"Thomas Jefferson is known as the writer of the Declaration of Independence and a champion of democracy, but there was much more to his life than just his writing. From his early life in Virginia to his later presidency and the Louisiana Purchase, the story of Jefferson s life is full of fun facts readers will love learning. Whether exploring the details of his time in France or in George Washington s cabinet as the Founding Fathers created the framework...

"Heat is a form of energy that people are very familiar with. Heat makes our homes warm in winter. It helps us prepare food for dinner. Heat can also be dangerous, such as when a fire destroys a home or forest. In this book, readers will learn the physics behind the transfer of heat from one object to another-whether it's the sun warming our world or a stove burner heating water. Readers also explore how a change in temperature can change the characteristics...

"This . . . book takes readers through the history of pandemics and the idea of public health, as well as the background of COVID-19 and the coronavirus that causes it"--Provided by publisher.

"A blizzard is much more than just a bad snowstorm. In fact, there doesn't even need to be that much snow for a storm to be considered a blizzard. This book explores what blizzards are, how they're predicted, and why they're so dangerous. Safety tips and survival skills are discussed throughout with a focus on important early elementary STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards. Age appropriate text and full-color images keep students...

"Sixteenth-century Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Bthory became known as the Blood Countess after being accused of torturing and killing numerous young women. She was never convicted of these crimes, but accounts of her life became intertwined with bloody folklore. Some say she bathed in her victims blood to stay young. This gripping biography relates the fascinating facts and the gruesome and grisly tales that hound this womans legacy. Sidebars,...

"Minecraft offers many ways to craft things and add more color to your world. Read on to learn more!" --