Arie Kaplan

Outlining the cool work and smart tricks of game designers and artists, this title takes readers inside the cutting-edge careers of the people who make video games as awesome as possible.

Collecting bugs, drawing cartoons, writing plays, studying robotics-these are just some of the hobbies that inspired the creation of video games such as Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda. Who are these men and women who helped launch the gaming industry from private computer labs to widely available popular entertainment? Read this book to find out who and what inspired your favorite video games!

Take a look at how video games have evolved over the years, and learn about the kinds of games we might be playing in the future.

Self-expression is incredibly important, especially during the teen years, and with the advent of blogging, teen writers can share their thoughts, ideas, and creative writing with the entire world and create a supportive and nurturing online community. Blogs can be enhanced with photos, artwork, video, and audio, creating a rich, multi-layered, multimedia expression of the self. Yet there are dangers associated with blogging, as with all other forms...

Struggling under cultural expectations regarding masculinity, pushed by peer pressure, pulled by parental authority, and buffeted by hormones, adolescence can be a fraught time for teenage boys. Striking an accepting, compassionate tone, this book explains to teen male readers why they may be experiencing so much confusion, frustration, anger, and sadness, why this is normal, and how it can be dealt with in a healthy and positive manner. Addressing...

Discover the stories of real-life pirates-from medieval Viking raiders and Caribbean buccaneers to modern-day pirates-and meet famous fictional characters such as Long John Silver. See why we thrill to tales of daring outlaw pirates.

In 1975 Saturday Night Live came out of the gate swinging, with a daring, bold, and rebellious vibe that was new to television back then. With a cast of comedic actors known as the Not Ready for Prime Time Players, television producer Lorne Michaels launched a style of live television comedy that appealed specifically to young viewers with a taste for questioning authority-and that style stood the test of time. From hilarious characters-the Conehead...

Nurk, an alien from the Planet Glorf, visits Earth. He wanders into a school where he discovers many new things like a ruler and books. He has no idea how to use these new items, but an Earthling boy comes to the rescue!

Noah Gruelle knew there was something odd about Puzlefoot Bridge. But he never expected the clues to point him to Torvald, a troll living under the bridge! A mysterious spell causes Noah to get an even more up-close view of the surprising life of a troll. Learn what happens next in this exciting graphic novel!

The mighty Avengers must stop the mad titan Thanos from obtaining all six Infinity Stones and gaining the power to rule the universe.