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Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Esports is one of the fastest growing-and most cutthroat-industries in the world. A confluence of technology, culture, and determination has made this possible. Players around the world compete for millions of dollars in prize money, and companies like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Intel have invested billions. Esports are now regularly played live on national TV. Hundreds of people have dedicated their lives to gaming, sacrificing their education, their...
Author
Publisher
RosettaBooks
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Join gaming luminary William Collis as he charts the rise of this exciting new industry, for the first time ever crafting a comprehensive overview of esports and its implications for human competition-and even the future of humanity itself. Almost overnight, esports-or competitive video games-have exploded into the largest entertainment and sporting phenomenon in human history. But what exactly are esports? How did they become so popular so quickly?...
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020].
Language
English
Description
"Get the gear for you first esports battles, gain recognition for your skills online or in tournaments, and discover the path to earning scholarships in esports. It's time to prove all those people who said 'video games are a waste of time' wrong. Esports has rewarded top gamers with prize money, glory, and even college scholarships. Want to get in on the action? This book puts you on the path to get your share of the growing world of esports. It...
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
An in-depth, insider's guide to the fastest-growing sport on the face of the planet: esports! This ultimate insider's guide will introduce gamers to the world of esports from little league to stadium-filling championships, including a deep dive into all the top games, leagues, players, and more. It will also include beginner tips and tricks for each of the top games, like Overwatch, League of Legends, Minecraft, Rocket League, Dota 2, Fortnite, PUBG,...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
Ever since people have played video games, there has been competition. Today Esports is an intense matchup. Teams and athletes from all over the world competing for prize money while audiences watch and cheer. Find out what else makes this sport such a success.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Description
Thema has always preferred books to video games, but when her younger twin brothers show her the battle game Shrinking Island Showdown she is hooked--and with her brothers help she plans to become good enough to compete in an esports competition.
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
"Streaming services like Twitch draw countless millions of viewers every day. Readers will learn all about the history of video game livestreaming, from its days as a niche hobby to its mainstream breakthrough. They will also find out what it takes to succeed in today's highly competitive streaming environment. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
"In twelve-year-old Reyna Cheng's world, gaming is everything. Professional esports teams are the mainstream celebrities. Kids begin training from a young age, aspiring for the big leagues. Reyna is the up-and-coming junior amateur Dayhold gamer, competing in a VR battle royale against AI monsters and human players. But despite Reyna's rising popularity and skills, no one knows who she is. Gaming is still a boys' club and to protect herself against...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Valentina is a great gamer. When a local esports team asks her to join them for an upcoming tournament, she's thrilled. But there's one problem-Valentina keeps trying to win the game on her own. The game relies on teamwork and strategy to succeed. Will she learn to hold back and work with her teammates to achieve ultimate victory?
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury YA
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Sixteen-year-old Emilia, secretly a dedicated gamer, competes with her elite team in a major tournament at the same time she and her best friend are running for class president and vice president.
By day, Emilia is a field hockey star with a popular boyfriend and a mother obsessed with her academic future. By night, she's kicking virtual butt as the only female member of a highly competitive eSports team. Emilia has mastered the art of keeping her...
