Polar bears, snowstorms, and zombies? Welcome to the wintery world of Minecraft. This handy guide gives readers the tools they'll need to survive in Minecraft's icy landscapes, and three epic projects to begin their own snow kingdom. Each project includes a list of necessary materials and step-by-step instructions with visuals. Readers will gain confidence in their engineering skills as they progress through beginner, intermediate, and master builds....

Minecraft is an exploratory sandbox game that has become tremendously popular. Players are able to craft tools, build homes, mine for gold and other resources, and do much more. Players can also build and run their own farms. Thanks to frequent updates, Minecraft farms are becoming more and more like real ones. Players can grow crops, build barns, and raise livestock. These activities will teach readers about real-world STEM concepts. Readers are...

One of the most exciting aspects of creating worlds in the popular game of Minecraft is constructing railroads to carry your character around the towns you build. Rails and carts can also be used to make transportation systems in mines, but also roller-coasters. This volume shows readers how railroads constructed in Minecraft can display engineering concepts used in the real world. Using the redstone blocks in Minecraft gives readers a basic understanding...

In a strange new wilderness, what does it take to survive and thrive? This inside guide to the world of Minecraft gives readers tips, tricks, and step-by-step instructions to help them create their own forest fortresses. Fun and accessible, this book is broken down into three projects at different difficulty levels: beginner, intermediate, and master. Readers will gain confidence as they construct a comfy camp, a magnificent mushroom mansion, and...

"Now that Eeebs knows he's part of the Prophecy and the coming war against the Eyeless One, he has one goal: find Runt and help him in his quest. While stationed at Villagetown, the little cat tries to find his place among the Lost Legion and learn more about his hidden powers. But life in Villagetown never stays quiet for very long"--

Gravity-defying blocks, floating stairs, and castles in the clouds? In the virtual universe of Minecraft, anything is possible, with the right tips and tricks. Beginner, intermediate, and master projects help readers gain confidence in their engineering skills. They'll construct a powerful plane, an epic sky fortress, and a towering skyscraper. Each project provides a list of necessary materials and step-by-step instructions with visuals. Time estimates...

Teaches players how to build fifty different objects in Minecraft, including houses, vehicles, farms, and castles. "Inside you will find: Top mini-builds, awesome advice, cool ideas, fun themes"--Cover.

When building in Minecraft, the sky is the limit! You can construct a city with buildings that tower over Steve and the game's other inhabitants. Using Minecraft constructions as a guide, this book teaches readers about STEM in the real world. With a mixture of dazzling photographs, cutaway illustrations, and Minecraft examples, this book is sure to amaze and educate young readers. The text encourages readers to use computer coding skills to make...

People have been building bridges for centuries. Many bridges allow people to cross rivers and ravines. Others were constructed to bring water from distant mountains to city centers. Today, people recognize beautiful bridges from all over the world, such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. These bridges can be reproduced in Minecraft. This volume helps young readers understand essential engineering concepts. Readers are encouraged to experiment...

What does it take to make it on a Minecraft mountain? Readers of this handy guide will find out as they create their own civilizations on the top of the world. Expert tips help readers navigate the mountainous terrain, find and use materials in this environment, and much more. They'll gain confidence in their engineering skills as they complete three amazing projects at different levels of difficulty; beginner, intermediate, and master. They'll design...