The Unofficial Guide to Building Skyscrapers in Minecraft


Book Description

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 their own mods in Minecraft. Help readers get on the elevator and take it to the top floor of this fascinating volume.




The Unofficial Guide to Building Castles in Minecraft


Book Description

The castles of Europe have become a long-lasting symbol of the hard work and ingenuity of medieval builders. This volume is a great way to learn all about the engineering principles needed to create these giant, enduring buildings. Readers will learn how to build arches, drawbridges, towers, and more. The photographs and illustrations show the historical period during which castles were built, as well as examples of castles constructed in Minecraft. Readers will also be encouraged to explore computer programming to make their own mods in Minecraft.




The Unofficial Guide to Building Railroads in Minecraft


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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 of electronic circuits. Readers are also encouraged to explore computer programing and creating mods in Minecraft. The colorful illustrations and photographs help allow readers to make important connections between Minecraft and engineering.




The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Construction


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Minecraft construction is the ultimate way to get creative. Players build castles, famous structures, and even entire cities with the game's construction materials. Filled with fun tips, readers will learn the ins and outs of construction and be inspired by other gamers' creations. Screenshots and sidebars that highlight STEM and coding concepts round out the experience.




All About Skyscrapers


Book Description

Authentic, leveled content that helps students practice and develop their nonfiction reading skills.




The Unofficial Guide to Building Skyscrapers in Minecraft


Book Description

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 their own mods in Minecraft. Help readers get on the elevator and take it to the top floor of this fascinating volume.




The Unofficial Guide to Crafting in Minecraft


Book Description

Minecraft is a monumentally popular sandbox game, as well as the best-selling computer game of all time. In this set, readers are presented with beautiful illustrations and useful designs to help them make the most of their Minecraft experiences. These books address essential science and engineering concepts that readers will also learn about in school. Readers will explore mining, agriculture, biomes, and much more, both in Minecraft as well as in the real world. Building and exploring in Minecraft fosters creativity and encourages critical thinking about scientific and engineering concepts. The possibilities in Minecraft are endless, but these books help readers to work and learn within set frameworks in the game's Survival mode. Features include: Informative fact boxes provide readers with real-life connections to their structures. Colorful images help readers see what their construction might look like in the game. Inclusion of STEM concepts supports the Next Generation Science Standards.




The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Survival


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Presents helpful tips for staying alive in the game Minecraft.




The Unofficial Guide to Minecraft Mods


Book Description

Minecraft is known as a platform for creativity, and with mods, players can take their gaming experience to another creative level. Mods, short for "modifications," are any software that change Minecraft's original content. Mods can make minor changes or change the entire world--it's all up to the player. Screenshots show mods in action, with STEM and coding sidebars providing additional information.




Spectacular Skyscrapers


Book Description

Identifies the most spectacular skyscrapers in the world and explains their incredible features through size comparisons and photos.