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Navigating Cyberspace
By Kim Etingoff. 2015
The Internet is a great tool for learning. It's also a lot of fun for games, keeping up with friends,…
or reading about the things you love. But there are also dangers on the Internet. You can't always know for sure to whom you're talking. Information you put online that you think is safe may become a target for people who are up to no good. Pictures you share with one person can end up in the hands of people you'd never have sent them to. The Internet can become a scary place.Ruby Wizardry
By Eric Weinstein. 2014
The Ruby programming language is perfect for beginners: easy to learn, powerful, and fun to use! But wouldn't it be…
more fun if you were learning with the help of some wizards and dragons?Ruby Wizardry is a playful, illustrated tale that will teach you how to program in Ruby by taking you on a fantastical journey. As you follow the adventures of young heroes Ruben and Scarlet, you’ll learn real programming skills, like how to:–Use fundamental concepts like variables, symbols, arrays, and strings–Work with Ruby hashes to create a programmable breakfast menu–Control program flow with loops and conditionals to help the Royal Plumber–Test your wild and crazy ideas in IRB and save your programs as scripts–Create a class of mini-wizards, each with their own superpower!–Organize and reuse your code with methods and lists–Write your own amazing interactive stories using RubyAlong the way, you’ll meet colorful characters from around the kingdom, like the hacker Queen, the Off-White Knight, and Wherefore the minstrel. Ruby Wizardry will have you (or your little wizard) hooked on programming in no time.For ages 10+ (and their parents!)Minecraft was originally designed to let other people modify it. Unlike the other successful gaming guides already on the market,…
this one is the first unofficial “hacker’s” guide specifically for adding mods (modifications) to your Minecraft game. Its hacks for Minecrafters are designed for players ages 7-12, but Minecrafters of every age will enjoy it and find it useful. This adventuring series is ideal for fans of the classic good vs. evil fight, magical schools like Hogwarts, and games like Pokemon GO, Minecraft, and Terraria. With adding mods, Minecrafters can make their own adventures within Minecraft. Mods add content to the game that can change gameplay. This gives the players more options for how they play in the world of Minecraft. This Minecraft mods book can guide readers to adding new mechanics, mobs, and quests to their games as well as entirely new dimensions to play in. The rules of your gaming world can be changed with each and every mod you add! This book is a great gift for any Minecraft lover in your life. It is one of several Megan Miller Minecraft books. Anyone interested in Minecraft mods will use this hacks for Minecrafters book.Fortnite had than 10 million players 2 weeks after its release in September of 2017 and now has more than…
40 million players worldwide. The game has 1.2 million likes on Facebook, 1.3 million followers on Instagram, and 1.74 million followers on Twitter.Overwatch Hacks: The Unoffical Gamer's Guide
By Jason R. Rich. 2018
Targeted to gamers between the ages of eight and twelve, this full-color, unofficial, ninety-six-page strategy guide will cover the PlayStation…
4, Xbox One, and PC editions of Blizzard Entertainment’s mega-popular game Overwatch: Game of the Year Edition. Each section of the book will feature detailed, yet easy-to-understand tips and strategies, along with screenshots that will help readers quickly master the game when experiencing the Competitive Play (multiplayer) mode. Overwatch Hacks will offer details about each of the game’s 26 core heroes, and describe each hero’s unique strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and ultimate abilities. Since Overwatch is all about multi-player team play, an emphasis on what each hero’s abilities are best suited for—related to offense, defense, tank, or support—will be covered, as will how a player should adapt their overall gameplay strategy based on which hero they choose to control, and what role they’ll be playing as a member of their team. This game is very much about team collaboration, communication, and coordination, and the tips and strategies outlined in this book will focus heavily on these elements of the game. Readers will also discover what they need to know about the maps and locations where battles occur, and learn how to adapt their strategy based on their location within the game in order to complete location-specific objectives. Finally, this guide will offer tips for best utilizing customization options and loot. Whether a gamer is playing with AI controlled team members, random online players, or their best friends, the reader will go into each battle and adventure with the knowledge and strategies needed to achieve victory. As a team-based shooter set in the near future, Overwatch was one of the fastest games in history to attract more than 30 million active players. It continues to win awards and be among the most popular multiplayer games available for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC platforms.The Minecrafter's Cookbook brings the Overworld to life with over 40 fantastic, Minecraft-themed recipes that kids and parents can make…
together. From main courses that will fill your hunger bar; to enchanted snacks that Alex and Steve couldn’t survive without; to party-friendly, game-themed desserts and potion drinks, there is plenty in this book to enchant young gamers and their families. Kids will love the accompanying illustrations of their favorite characters and scenes, while parents will appreciate the simple, step-by-step directions to guide them as they craft. The Minecrafter's Cookbook makes cooking an irresistible adventure: Includes photos of each finished item, plus colorful illustrations of popular Minecrafting scenes and characters for maximum fun. Features over 40 kid-friendly meals, drinks, and desserts including Beetroot Stew, Golden Apples, Grass Block Brownies, and Creeper Crispies! Encourages young gamers to power down and enjoy family time in the kitchen The delicious recipes in this book are sure to make spending time together a whole lot more fun!With more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has taken control of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for…
Minecrafters, you'll be able to take back that control! Only with the help found in Hacks for Minecrafters will you be able to craft your world exactly how you want it to look, all while discovering the hidden gems of the game. Now being released in paperback, Hacks for Minecrafters has been updated for Minecraft 1.12, the World of Color update that added new function and crafting systems, illusioners, parrots, and building materials like glazed terracotta and concrete. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing on a PC, mobile device, or home console; with Hacks for Minecrafters, you’ll be beating the game in no time. Every block has been accounted for, all living entities have been taken into consideration, and all modes of game-play are covered!Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder
By Megan Miller. 2014
From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to the many amazing builds you can…
create in Minecraft! With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for an action-adventure film in the style of The LEGO Movie, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children's brand. While there are several successful game guides on the market already, this book will be the first unofficial "hacker's" guide dedicated to building and geared toward seven- to twelve-year-old Minecrafters.With Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder, kids will learn how to build the coolest stuff, including an underwater house, a pirate ship, and a fortified castle! Other tips will help gamers:Find the best locationsChoose their favorite styleLearn how to get started with foundations and wallsBecome landscaping expertsLearn how to decorate their living roomAnd much more!Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on planning all types of buildings and with over one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder shows exactly how the experts bring their amazing structures to life, from designing realistic roofs and exteriors to planning crenellated castle battlements. Detailed step-by-step illustrated guides will let every kid follow along to build their very own awesome castles, bridges, and farms and add the decor and landscaping details that bring their creations to life.With more than 100 million registered players, Minecraft has taken control of gamers all over the world. With Hacks for…
Minecrafters, you'll be able to take back that control! Only with the help found in Hacks for Minecrafters will you be able to craft your world exactly how you want it to look, all while discovering the hidden gems of the game.In this hacker's guide, you'll find expertise on:Mining-including diamonds and rare minerals!Farming-growing tricks, seed hacks, and the best tree-replanting techniques!Battle-for the best weapons and armor!Magic-top crafting hacks and book modifiers!You will never be stuck again! With more than one hundred full-color screenshots of in-game footage, you'll be able to carefully follow every tip with precision. It doesn't matter if you're playing on a PC, mobile device, or home console; with Hacks for Minecrafters, you'll be beating the game in no time. Every block has been accounted for, all living entities have been taken into consideration, and all modes of game-play are covered!A gigantic guide to command blocks, redstone, mods, and more!The Giant Book of Hacks for Minecrafters teachers Minecrafters everything they…
need to know about manipulating and programming command blocks within Minecraft, manipulating redstone to make amazing contraptions and machines, how to add modifications to their Minecraft game, and more! Other tips will help gamers: Make their own custom maps and mini-games Build essential redstone logic gates, loops, and circuits Explore today’s range of modded Minecraft play, from the must-haves to the fanciful And much, much more! Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks! This guide shows users exactly how the experts wield command blocks and make fun modifications (like giving and getting loot and customizing villagers), wield redstone power and build classic and crazy contraptions (like automatic doors and furnaces, and hidden traps and staircases), and keep their games new and exciting with mods (from utilities to full-fledged gameplay extensions and modpacks). Hundreds of screenshots help readers follow along with each tip, step-by-step, to master the Minecrafting world.Mini Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to the Combat Update
By Megan Miller. 2016
With Minecraft’s latest version, the Combat Update, everything you know and love about your favorite game has changed. Learn how…
to master Minecraft 1.9 with this all-encompassing guide to using the game’s new features!When you play the latest version of Minecraft, you’ll discover new features including poison-tipped arrows, dual-wielding axes and shields, and a meaner and badder Ender Dragon. From overhauled combat mechanics to a revamped End dimension, this guide covers everything you need to know about exciting new gameplay features, items, blocks, and entities, including:COMBAT TRICKS-like sweep attacks and crushing axe blows!MASTERING MONSTERS-how to summon, find, and beat the Ender Dragon, shulkers, and skeleton horse traps!TREASURE HUNTING AND EXPLORING-how to find treasure in igloos and End ships!And HOW TO FLY AND WALK ON WATER!Written for Minecrafters ages seven to twelve, this book is an unofficial "hacker’s” super guide. All the in-depth knowledge you expect from Megan Miller’s Hacks for Minecrafters series is available here in a smaller, more convenient size-pared down to just the essential tricks and tips you need to become a Combat Update expert!Make the most of your All Terrain Kart in Fortnite Battle Royale! An Unofficial Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters: ATK…
Driving Techniques, Challenges, and Stunts is a comprehensive driving manual, teaching you how to find and effectively drive or ride an ATK during a match. From basic driving techniques and exploration of the island to advanced ways to utilize an ATK offensively and defensively during any match, this guide runs the gamut of ATK optimization. By reading this double-length guide, you’ll learn all about Fortnite Battle Royale and how to survive in a wide range of situations, using the weapons, ammo, loot items, and resources available to them. Master the terrain and use it to your tactical advantage during high-intensity firefights and all-out battles! Take an “A to Z” tour of the mysterious island and learn what to expect at each labeled and unlabeled point of interest Discover strategies for surviving in those areas once they arrive Survive and win battles in different terrain, including cities, farms, factories, underground tunnels, junkyards, open valleys, water, etc. Travel greater distances around the island armed with better strategyTeach kids the concepts of coding in easy-to-understand language and help them develop games of their own with The Everything…
Kids’ Scratch Coding Book!Understanding computer science is becoming a necessity in the modern age. As our world shifts towards becoming increasingly more technical and automated, the ability to code and understand computers has become one of the most valuable skills any child can have on the road to a successful life. More and more schools are recognizing this importance and have started to implement computer science and coding as core elements in their curriculums, right alongside math and history. The Everything Kids’ Scratch Coding Book helps children get a head start on this new essential skill, with Scratch coding—a language designed by MIT specifically to help a younger audience learn to code. In no time, children will learn basic coding concepts, build fun games, and get a competitive edge on their classmates. This book encourages children to think analytically and problem-solve, while helping them develop an essential skill that will last them a lifetime.The Ultimate Reference for Fortnite Gear and FashionAn Unofficial Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters: A Guide to Skins, Tools, Gear,…
and Accessories will showcase some of the most popular, rare, limited-edition, and most outrageous outfits thus far released by Epic Games and demonstrate how these outfits can be combined with other optional and purely cosmetic items to truly personalize a character. As each outfit is showcased and described, along with its related accessory items, full-color screenshots will be used so readers can see what each outfit looks like, plus see a soldier wearing that outfit and using the related items within different in-game scenarios. As these scenarios are shown, readers will discover game-play tips and strategies they can utilize when playing Fortnite Battle Royale on any compatible gaming system. Showcase all the ways a gamer can customize their characterExplore how to unlock tools and free loot items by completing in-game challengesMake your character look unique and amazing, while taking advantage of the optional items offered within the game. Learn how to unlock emotes and when (and how) to use them within the game to showcase attitude and personality during each matchFrom an Idea to Google: How Innovation at Google Changed the World (From an Idea to)
By Lowey Bundy Sichol. 2019
From an Idea to Google is a behind-the-computer-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world's largest search…
engine. With humorous black & white illustrations throughout, learn about the company that even earned its own catchphrase: Google it!Today, Google is the number one internet search engine and the most visited website in the world. But a long time ago, two college friends, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, started out with just an idea. Find out more about Google’s history, the business, and the brand in this illustrated nonfiction book! Find out where the name “Google” came from. (Hint: It involves a LOT of zeros!) Discover how Google became the fastest and most popular internet search engine of all time. Explore how Google transformed from a tiny startup (in someone’s garage!) into one of the most powerful companies in the world.The Must-Own Insider's Guide to the Gaming Sensation! Brawl Stars is one of the latest real-time multiplayer gaming phenomena to…
captivate players all over the world. Players team up in threes to navigate mazes, shoot at enemies, and collect colorful gem stones. In order to triumph, players must react quickly, aim precisely, and develop strategy to perform well in each three-minute match. To keep the game interesting, Brawl Stars offers several unique game play modes, each focusing on a different primary challenge. With the valuable tips in this illustrated, information-packed guide, gamers will be better equipped to: Develop strategies for success at each different level. Master the various playing arenas (mazes) and snag more wins. Take advantage of the unique features of each gameplay mode. The Brawler's Encyclopedia will introduce young readers to this exciting and challenging game. This full-color how-to guide includes hundreds of full-color screenshots showcasing some of the more collectible skins that can be unlocked or purchase and explaining all aspects of the game in a way that appeals to newbs and experienced gamers.From the New York Times bestselling author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes a whole new encyclopedia on the underwater world…
of Minecraft! What's a Red-Lipped Blenny? How can you find more buried treasure? Where do you find blue ice, and why is it valuable? For Minecraft knowledge hunters, ocean animal-lovers, and adventurers ready for the Minecraft life aquatic, this encyclopedia of the underwater world of Minecraft is a game-changing resource. Find out all you need know in this easy-to-use, A to Z, illustrated encyclopedia covering everything from anemones to underwater zombies. You&’ll learn how to: Build an aquariumActivate a conduitFind the precious Heart of the SeaUse dolphins to uncover shipwrecks and other underwater ruinsAnd more! Armed with this helpful guide to all the resources the sea has to offer, you'll be ready to fight, craft, mine, and thrive in the watery depths of Minecraft with The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters: Aquatic.Know your terrain and use it to your advantage with All-Terrain Survival. This all-new, unofficial, illustrated guide series will turn…
you into a master Fortnite: Battle Royale gamer by uncovering all the best strategies and secrets of this wildly popular game. Whether you play Fortnite: Battle Royale on a PC, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, or your mobile device, you’ll find everything you need to stay at the top of your game. Each book is packed with useful insider tips on topics like, staying alive longer, exploring, collecting a powerful arsenal, building, and snagging more victories during each match. When it comes to achieving #1 Victory Royale, the Fortnite Battle Royale: Master Combat Series provides the ultimate competitive edge. There are more than a dozen unique points of interest in Fortnite, all with different settings. The best gamers know how to soldier their way through deserts, tropics, forests, villages, cities, ice-covered plains, mountains, small islands, and any other terrain they encounter. Thanks to this illustrated, how-to guide, you can learn to spot the key differences between terrains, rise to the unique challenge each one poses, and master each setting where matches are held. Use the tips and secrets in this book to explore, survive, and battle your way to #1 Victory Royale. Master Combat: All-Terrain Survival has everything you need to tough-it-out through every terrain and be the last soldier standing.FORTNITE: All the Best Moments from Battle Royale (Official Fortnite Books)
By Epic Games. 2018
Celebrate the evolution of Fortnite and all the best moments from seasons one through nine in this official Epic Games'…
book, featuring the authentic Fortnite holographic seal. Love Fortnite? Relive your favorite Fortnite memories here. Ever since it burst onto our screens in 2017, Fortnite has been in a state of constant change. This official, collectable guide features all the most exciting highlights from seasons one through nine including the volcano eruption, pirate invasions, the Cube, the Ice King, and so much more. Read on to revisit Battle Royale's most momentous moments! p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 27.5px Helvetica; color: #9952a0} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}Cambridge Primary Computing Learner's Book Stage 1
By Roland Birbal, Michele Taylor, Nazreen Mohammed, Michelle Koon Koon, Carissa Gookool. 2022
This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Help learners develop essential computing skills with an approach that…
uses real-life examples, reinforces key vocabulary and provides opportunities to learn, practise and apply throughout.- Encourage learners to become confident in working with information and ideas of their own and those of others with discussion tasks, as well as with What can you do? panels at the end of each unit for self-assessment.- Provide a clear pathway through the learning objectives with Practise tasks in each unit, as well as Go further and Challenge yourself! panels with questions designed to support differentiation.- Recap and activate learners' prior knowledge with Do you remember? activities and introduce new computing skills with Learn and Practise tasks.ContentsHow to use this book Term 1Unit 1 Computers are everywhere Unit 2 Be an animator Unit 3 Be a data detectiveTerm 2Unit 4 Be a designer Unit 5 We can network Unit 6 Be a problem solver Unit 7 Computers control thingsTerm 3Unit 8 Be a data collectorUnit 9 Be a games developerUnit 10 We are connectedUnit 11 Be an artist Glossary