Video Games Are Good For You!

by Daniel Montgomery Cole Mauleón

Overview

In the past video games have gotten a bad rep for having a negative effect on players. But many studies have proven the opposite! From improved hand-eye coordination and better eyesight to increased socializing and fitness, discover the many ways video games are good for you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543571592
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	08/01/2019
Series:	Video Game Revolution
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	950L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Daniel Mauleón earned an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Hamline University in 2017. Since then, he has written fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels for Capstone! He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with his wife and two cats.

Interviews

Useful for hi-lo readers in middle school reading at a third or fourth grade level; Appeals to fans of Fortnite, Overwatch, Splatoon, Minecraft, Mario Bros., League of Legends, Pokemon, Legend of Zelda, and more!; Appeals to fans of Ready Player One, Wreck-It Ralph, and famous YouTube Gamers, including PopularMMOs, Stacy Plays, and DanTDM; The National Federation of State High School Associations added eSports to their official roster of competitions in 2018; High-interest topic ties to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) curriculum; Brings students real-world examples they care about in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) related to engineering, technology, and the applications of science

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2019

Gr 3–9—This series puts a positive spotlight on gaming, much to the delight of its target audience. Esports Revolution outlines the history and future of gaming as a competitive sport, including potential career paths. This title does have a little overlap with Paid to Game, which talks about streaming, reviewing, and content creation as possible sources of revenue for passionate gamers. Video Games Are Good for You and Video Games Save the World show the benefits of gaming, from encouraging people to think creatively to how gaming makes for a more tech-savvy future workforce. Virtual reality games have even been made for medical students to practice techniques on digital patients. The Basics of Game Design will walk readers through the steps of creating their own content. VERDICT A first-purchase series. Well-written and engaging, these books will appeal to kids who are interested in gaming or need to write a persuasive paper.

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