Women in Gaming

by Laura Hamilton Waxman

Overview

Gaming used to be dominated by men, but some of the world's most popular streamers and esports players are women. Meet some of the women at the forefront of gaming and learn how they achieved success in this exciting high/low title.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781728410517
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	The Best of Gaming (UpDog Books T)
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	17 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Laura Hamilton Waxman lives in Minnesota and has written many nonfiction books for young readers.

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