Microsoft
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–17 · 2023 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Microsoft

Part of the Video Game Companies series

Discover Microsoft's unexpected journey into gaming innovation.

112 pages· 15,396 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Dive into Microsoft's unexpected leap into the gaming world, where Xbox, Halo, and Minecraft redefine entertainment. Uncover the company's history and its relentless drive to innovate. What challenges did they face, and how do they continue to shape the future of gaming?

From the publisher

This book introduces readers to Microsoft, the technology company behind the Xbox consoles and hit franchises such as Halo, Minecraft, and Forza. Readers will explore the company’s history, its unlikely entrance into the video game industry, and how the company continues to innovate today. Features include infographics, a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
112
Words
15,396
Reading age
11–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
1160L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
8.1
F&P level
~Z+
AR points
3
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
551062
Publication
Published
August 1, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781098290610

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