{"product_id":"crash-course-in-gaming-suellen-s-adams-9781610690461","title":"Crash Course in Gaming","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVideo games aren't just for kids anymore. This book will describe the \"why\" and \"how\" to start or expand a video gaming program in the library, including some specific examples of how to target adult and female gamer patrons.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGaming supplies more than just visual stimulation and empty entertainment; it can also promote socialization as well as the learning of both traditional and new literacies required to succeed in the modern world. Problem-solving, multi-tasking, complex decision-making on the fly, and \"reading\" the combination of words and graphics are vital skills for the 21st century--all of which are required to play video games. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrash Course in Gaming\u003c\/i\u003e discusses the pros and cons of gaming, the types of games and game systems, circulating collections, and game programs. It explains how a library's video game program can--and should--do much more than simply draw younger users to the library, providing examples of how everyone from parents to senior citizens can benefit from a patron-oriented computer gaming program. The appendices also include specific games, programs, review sources, and sources for further information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Suellen S. Adams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 161069046X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781610690461\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Libraries Unlimited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 140\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2014 pg. 151","brand":"Suellen S. Adams","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47474150637823,"sku":"9781610690461","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_253148e8-0cf0-443d-a37e-1f0856b2decd.jpg?v=1762315143","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/crash-course-in-gaming-suellen-s-adams-9781610690461","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}