Uncover the history of one of the most influential games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today. The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game’s history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community. Read the stories behind mods like Feed The Beast, the growth of community-defining servers like Hypixel, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast, plus a personal account from Lydia Winters on the creation of Alex, the impact of Minecraft charity Block by Block, the origin of the phantom, and many more insights.This must-have collector’s item includes a foreword from chief creative officer Jens “Jeb” Bergensten and an afterword from vanilla Minecraft game director Agnes Larsson, plus original concept art, beautifully detailed renders, and previously unseen archive materials that illustrate how the game has developed over its first fifteen years. Journey back into past eras of the game and look to the future in this comprehensive chronicle of Minecraft’s story. Read more

Five books in one box! With nonstop action, huge plot twists, and tons of humor, this series will quickly have your 7- to 12-year-old video game fan begging for just one more chapter.Getting sucked into a video game is not as much fun as you'd think. Sure, there are jetpacks, hover tanks, and infinite lives, but what happens when the game starts to turn on you? In this best-selling series, 12-year-old Jesse Rigsby finds out just how dangerous video games - and the people making those games - can be.Book One: Trapped in a Video GameJesse hates video games - and for good reason. You see, a video game character is trying to kill him. After getting sucked into the new game Full Blast with his best friend, Eric, Jesse quickly discovers that he's being followed by a mysterious figure. If he doesn't figure out what's going on fast, he'll be trapped for good!Book Two: The Invisible InvasionJesse's rescue mission has led him into the world of Go Wild, a Pokemon Go-style mobile game full of hidden danger and invisible monsters. Can Jesse stay alive long enough to sneak into the shady video game company and uncover what they're hiding?Book Three: Robots RevoltThe robot villains from Super Bot World 3 have been released into the real world, and it's up to Jesse to get them back. This is Jesse's most dangerous mission yet, because this time, the video game is real. And in the real world, there are no extra lives.Book Four: Return to Doom IslandIn this retro adventure, Jesse will need to outsmart a superintelligent android, outlast a tireless drone, and outswim an eight-bit shark. If he can somehow pull all that off, Jesse will discover that he hasn't even gotten to the scary part yet.Book Five: The Final BossJesse and Eric have 10 minutes to save the world. In those 10 minutes, they're supposed to dive into a massive video game universe, track down an all-powerful madman, and stop his evil plan before it's too late. Sound impossible? It's super impossible. The clock is ticking. Read more

Newly updated, this is the ultimate gift for any Minecraft fan—a box set featuring definitive guides to four different aspects of the blockbuster videogame, packed with insider info and tips from the experts at Mojang.•Guide to Survival (Updated): Learn how to find resources, craft equipment, and protect yourself. Discover which biomes to avoid when starting out, how to build a mob-proof shelter, where to look for naturally generated structures laden with loot, and so much more. •Guide to Creative (Updated): Minecraft is so varied and limitless that incredible creations can often be daunting to think about, never mind to build. Learn the finer points of architecture, art, and other creative disciplines with this guide to creative mode, and put theory into practice to build incredible constructions. Find out how to combine colors and textures to create different themes, devise intricate plans for complex builds, and discover secret hacks to use blocks in clever ways.• Guide to Redstone (Updated): Learn the art of redstone and become a master engineer with Minecraft: Guide to Redstone, and put theory into practice to construct intricate contraptions in Minecraft. Pick up the basics of the redstone components and their uses, discover how to make working circuits, and create incredibly complex builds using your new skills, taught by game-creator Mojang.• Guide to Combat: The mysterious world of Minecraft is just waiting to be explored. But danger lurks around every corner and survival can prove difficult for even the bravest adventurer. Learn how to battle your way through dangerous landscapes and go up against even the toughest mobs the game has to offer! Read more

Kids who love video games will love this exciting new series that brings video games to life in the real world! Perfect for ages 8-12.12-year-old Milo Garrett may not be the biggest, strongest, or most popular kid in school, but in the gaming world, he’s an absolute legend.After using his elite skills to acquire an ultra-rare magical ring in his favorite video game, Milo wakes up to find a real ring on his finger—and it gives him extraordinary abilities from the game in real life!Now, Milo can see “stats” floating over people’s heads, use magical spells and weapons, and even level up. But Milo learns his new powers come with a catch—evil creatures from the game are spawning into the real world, and he's the only one who can stop them!To succeed, Milo will have to defeat powerful enemies, acquire amazing new items, and boost his wavering confidence. But as he’s about to discover, being a hero in the real world is a lot harder than being one in a video game. Especially since he has limited Health Points—and when they run out there are no extra lives!Kids 8-12, reluctant readers, and adults will love joining Milo on his quest to level up from gamer to real-life hero. With non-stop action and laugh-out-loud humor, this fun new series from bestselling author R.L. Ullman unlocks an incredible reward—it gets kids to put down their screens and pick up a book!Order your copy today! Read more

From the editors of Brain Quest, America’s #1 educational bestseller! This Big Fat Notebook makes it all “sink in” with key concepts, mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, and doodles to help you understand computer science.  Including:Computing systemsBinary codeAlgorithmsComputational thinkingLoops, events, and proceduresProgramming in Scratch and PythonBoolean ExpressionsWeb developmentCybersecurityHTMLCSS…and more!   The Big Fat Notebook series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. Each book in the series meets Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest. Read more

Kids who love video games will love this exciting new series that brings video games to life in the real world! Perfect for ages 8-12.12-year-old Milo Garrett may not be the biggest, strongest, or most popular kid in school, but in the gaming world he’s an absolute legend.After using his elite skills to acquire an ultra-rare magical ring in his favorite video game, Milo wakes up to find a real ring on his finger—and it gives him extraordinary abilities from the game in real life!Now, Milo can see “stats” floating over people’s heads, use magical spells and weapons, and even level up. But Milo learns his new powers come with a catch—evil creatures from the game are spawning into the real world, and he's the only one who can stop them!To succeed, Milo will have to defeat powerful enemies, acquire amazing new items, and boost his wavering confidence. But as he’s about to discover, being a hero in the real world is a lot harder than being one in a video game. Especially since he has limited Health Points—and when they run out there are no extra lives!Kids 8-12, reluctant readers, and adults will love joining Milo on his quest to level up from gamer to real-life hero. With non-stop action and laugh-out-loud humor, this fun new series from bestselling author R.L. Ullman unlocks an incredible reward—it gets kids to put down their screens and pick up a book!Order your copy today! Free on Kindle Unlimited. Read more

Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will learn how to get started in the world of Minecraft, from gathering resources to building their first structures. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for the younger hands-on techie. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading. Read more

With insider gaming info and tips, this is the official, definitive, fully illustrated guide to mobs—and how to outsmart them—in Minecraft. Minecraft: Mobestiary reveals the secrets of every mob in the game. You’ll find little-known facts about passive, neutral, hostile, utility, and boss mobs, as well as more general information about their locations, behaviors, threat levels, and drops. Written by Alex Wiltshire, author of Minecraft: Blockopedia and former editor at Edge magazine, who has made it his life’s work to study Minecraft’s mobs. Illustrated with field sketches throughout by Anton Stenvall.Collect all of the official Minecraft books:Minecraft: The IslandMinecraft: The CrashMinecraft: The Lost JournalsMinecraft: The Survivors’ Book of SecretsMinecraft: Exploded Builds: Medieval FortressMinecraft: Guide to ExplorationMinecraft: Guide to CreativeMinecraft: Guide to the Nether & the EndMinecraft: Guide to RedstoneMinecraft: MobestiaryMinecraft: Guide to Enchantments & PotionsMinecraft: Guide to PVP MinigamesMinecraft: Guide to FarmingMinecraft: Let’s Build! Theme Park AdventureMinecraft for Beginners Read more

For the first time ever, fans of Minecraft and the hit series Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior can enjoy these fun and fully illustrated graphic novels.This new graphic novel series is an adaptation of the best-selling Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior series. Readers will reconnect once again with their favorite characters in a familiar Minecraft world and embark on new, heart-pounding adventures. Runt is not a village boy like all the others. Growing carrots doesn’t really interest him and selling them interests him even less. All he wants is to be a warrior! One day, he gathers up all his courage and decides to head off on a journey. He meets a zombie who dreams of being a human, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey. Follow these two unlikely friends as they trek across the Minecraft universe in search of excitement and a little bit of danger—now in graphic novel format. Read more

It’s time for adventure! Discover all there is to know about every mob in Minecraft in the official Mobspotter’s Encyclopedia: The Ultimate Guide to the Mobs of Minecraft. You’ll meet seven expert guides, who are full of stories of their fun experiences, and be taken on a tour to explore every corner of the Overworld. You’ll even navigate to the Nether and experience the End dimension, on a thrilling journey to witness all seventy-nine mobs in existence.Discover how to survive a shoot-out with skeletons, dive for treasure with dolphins or risk a run-in with the Ender Dragon—and then start a whole new adventure of your own! Read more

From the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja and Kid Youtuber comes Video Game Kids!6th grader Jake Hill just got his world flipped upside down. After punching a cheat code into a mysterious video game he found outside his school, Jake suddenly finds himself running for his life in a crazy land full of snarky robots, talking stars, and rock monsters. Jake needs to find his friends and figure out what the heck is going on before things get REALLY out of hand, but first… he needs to level up.Video Game Kids is a funny book for kids 8-12, middle school students, and reluctant readers. Marcus Emerson is the author of Kid Youtuber, Hall Monitors, and Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja. Read more

Roblox is more than just a video game. It is a platform where millions of players create and share games with each other. With more than 40 million games available now and thousands more being added every day, it offers players a never ending source of fun and adventure. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to get started with Roblox, try their first games, and share experiences with friends. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter. Read more

With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about construction in Minecraft, including which materials to use in different situations and how to choose building locations. Read more

Age Level: 9 and up| Grade Level: 4 and upDavy Spencer might be the new kid in school, but that doesn't mean he can't start as the most POPULAR kid.With the help of his two best friends, Chuck and Annie, Davy throws himself into making viral YouTube videos with hilariously disastrous results. If he can pull this off, then everybody at his new school will know his name before even meeting him.Davy's YouTube channel has everything - awesome pranks? Check! School lunch reviews? Check! Undercover detention missions? Check! Getting duct taped to the wall? Check - wait, what?Becoming a rockstar Youtuber isn't easy, but Davy won't give up... no matter how crazy things have to get.Kid Youtuber is a funny children's book for ages 9-12, middle school students, and adults who never grew up. Marcus Emerson is the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, The Super Life of Ben Braver, and Recess Warriors. Read more

This classic Berenstain Bears story is a perfect way to teach children that it's possible to have too much of a good thing! Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic First Time Book® from Stan and Jan Berenstain. Papa, Brother, and Sister have a new favorite hobby . . . watching TV. But when Mama feels like they are missing out on all the wonderful things around them, she makes a plan to get them away from the TV and into the outdoors. Includes over 50 bonus stickers! Read more

Discover new and exciting Minecraft builds made easy, broken down into manageable pieces—written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang.Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and mini arcade games. There's even a superhero flying school! Each build is accompanied by exploded views and step-by-step, fully-illustrated guides and detailed instructions to show you how to complete each build from start to finish. Informative text will help you with your construction understanding and encourage you to use your new knowledge to create your very own builds. Read more

Eeebs isn't a very disciplined kitten. His mom warned him not to play in the forest, but he didn't listen. That's how he found himself in the Nether, a bizarre world inhabited by scary creatures. In the company of a ghast, almost cheerful witch, Eeebs develops supernatural powers. Will this be enough to fight against Endernova's army, the Enderman, who want to rule over the Overworld? In order to save his friends, Eeebs must become the champion of the Nether, as the prophecy of The Chosen One tells . . . Read more

An all-new Minecraft warrior adventure series for young readers from bestselling author Cube Kid!A Noob's Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior combines the familiar narrative and characters of the illustrated novel series with the artwork style from the graphic novel series into a brand-new Minecraft format aimed at young readers.This story follows Runt, a villager who longs to be a warrior. He isn’t interested in carrot culture, and he definitely isn’t interested in selling them in trade. When Runt decides to leave his home in hopes of fulfilling his lifelong dream, he meets Blurp—a zombie who longs of being a human. The unlikely pair form a bond and set out on adventures to prove themselves to everyone…or at least try! Read more

From the creator of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja!This season takes place at a comic-con, dude! When somebody steals the grand prize to the costume contest, Davy does everything he can to find the thief, but ends up finding trouble instead. Krissy spends her time signing autographs as the comic-con’s VIP (Very Important Person) for her famous “Tea-party with Bo-bo” video that went viral in season 1. And Annie, Chuck, and Fergus get down and dirty with their costumes.There’s also a horse.Kid Youtuber: The Struggle is Real is a hilarious children's book for ages 9-12, middle school students, and adults who never grew up. Marcus Emerson is the author of Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja, The Super Life of Ben Braver, and Secret Agent 6th Grader. Read more

A set of science books for kids perfect as a gift for your young scientists! Featuring favorite Chris Ferrie quantum science titles, these STEM books for toddlers will make any science lover happy!The bestselling Baby University Quantum Science baby board book set includes educational books for babies and toddlers written by science expert Chris Ferrie. The four-book set features colorful, simple introductions to scientific principles for fun early learning. It's the perfect newborn baby gift for your little scientist! This set is also great for those looking for gifts for science teachers.Books Included in this Four-Book Set:Quantum Entanglement for BabiesQuantum Computing for BabiesQuantum Information for BabiesNeural Networks for BabiesGive the gift of learning to your toddler or newborn for birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond! This baby board book set introduces basic scientific concepts and STEM to even the youngest scientist. Read more