The World of Esports

by Lisa Owings, Book Buddy Digital Media (Read by)

Overview

With huge prize pools, skilled players, and huge tournaments, it's no wonder esports are making a splash around the globe. Readers of this high/low book will learn all about the biggest games, the best players, and the devoted fans defining esports.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728442600
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	The Best of Gaming (UpDog Books T)
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
Lexile:	530L (what's this?)
File size:	24 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Lisa Owings has a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Minnesota. She has written and edited a wide variety of educational books for young people. Lisa lives in Andover, Minnesota, with her husband and a small menagerie of pets.

Editorial Reviews

"The vibrant photographs of highlighted celebrities and champions of the gaming industry paired with shorter snippets of text are sure to attract reluctant readers."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2020

Gr 3–5—Featuring famous faces such as Fortnite star Tyler "Ninja" Blevins and legendary video game creator Shigeru Miyamoto, this highly visual series will attract reluctant readers who have a passion for gaming. The text provides insider details about the arenas of world championship esports competitions and streaming events. Professional gaming is depicted as an incredibly competitive and exciting field. The inclusion of well-known games, including newer hits like Fortnite and older classics like Halo, will appeal to young gamers and adults. Gaming slang and tips are fun additions, which give the audience breaks between the subjects covered. VERDICT The vibrant photographs of highlighted celebrities and champions of the gaming industry paired with shorter snippets of text are sure to attract reluctant readers.

School Library Journal