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Books in Unofficial Minecrafters Academy series

  • Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You

    Megan Miller

    Paperback (Sky Pony, May 28, 2019)
    From the bestselling author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the updated 1.13 guide to using command blocks in the world of Minecraft!If you want to be the best at Minecraft, you’ve got to read up on the latest tricks. This book is packed with full-color screenshots showing the newest, coolest ways to use one of Minecraft’s coolest features. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks, kids will learn everything they need to know about manipulating and programming command blocks within Minecraft. As well as clearly explaining the commands and how to use them, this book has tons of fun tricks and projects for making your own custom maps and mini-games. Other tips cover:Giving and getting lootPutting any enchantment on a weaponCustomizing villagersSupercharging mobs with data tagsCreating a massive fireworks displayCombining command blocks to make programsPacked with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on command blocks, including a reference to commands, and block, item, and entity IDs, and exactly how you use them, and with over one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks shows exactly how the experts wield command blocks and make fun modifications to the Minecraft world.
  • The Unofficial Minecrafters Mysteries Series Box Set: 6 Thrilling Stories for Minecrafters!

    Winter Morgan

    Paperback (Sky Pony, Oct. 2, 2018)
    For boys and girls who love Minecraft, here are six exciting stories from a bestselling author that will take them into the world of their favorite game.Edison—skilled alchemist and potion maker—wants nothing more than to practice his skills and win a few competitions. But when a chest of loot mysteriously vanishes from his house, he and his best friend Billy are drawn into an investigation to discover who could have stolen from them—and from their neighbors. Together, they discover that they are good at this sleuthing thing and are drawn into a variety of cases from stolen loot, to a mysterious skeleton invasion, to a cursed island!Included in this box set are the following novels by best-selling author Winter Morgan: Stolen Treasure, Beneath the Blocks, The Skeleton Secret, The Case of the Creepers, Trapped in the Temple, Mystery on Mushroom Island.Join Edison as he becomes more than just an alchemist, but the best detective in the Overworld!
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  • The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: A Children's Guide to the Old and New Testament

    Christopher Miko, Garrett Romines, Wanda M. Lundy, Terry A. Smith

    Paperback (Sky Pony, March 3, 2015)
    Now boys and girls can learn stories from the Bible with amazing full-color images from their favorite game: Minecraft!Minecraft has swept the gaming world by storm. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, children will experience the Bible as never before.With fascinating scripture and narrative simplified to teach young readers, this is the perfect gift. The images created are not only of magnificent, vast terrains often found in Minecraft but also feature artfully re-created Bible characters, such as Adam and Eve, and superb designs of the pyramids and Noah’s ark.With over 470 images, young readers will explore the story of creation, the journey of Abraham, David and Goliath, Moses’s great journey, The Tower of Babel, the birth of Jesus, the Last Supper, and much more!Authors Garrett Romines and Christopher Miko are teachers who have used Minecraft to create imaginative worlds in their classrooms. Now, they have created Bible stories with virtual blocks to produce vibrant, 3-D worlds filled with adventure and astonishing imagination. The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters makes the Bible more entertaining, engaging, and accessible for children than ever!
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  • Hacks for Minecrafters: Mods: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You

    Megan Miller

    Paperback (Sky Pony, Aug. 20, 2019)
    From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the updated guide to the latest mods released for 1.12! If you want to be the best at Minecraft, you’ve got to read up on the latest tricks. This book is packed with full-color screenshots showing the newest, coolest mods available in Minecraft. Minecraft was designed to allow other people to modify it. And while there are several successful game guides on the market already, this book is the first “unofficial hacker’s” super-guide dedicated to adding mods (modifications) to your Minecraft game. Mods add content to the game to alter gameplay, changing the creative feel of the game or giving the players more options for how they interact within the Minecraft world. Mods can make your game run faster, they can add new mobs, mechanics, and quests, and even entirely new dimensions to play in. Hacks for Minecrafters: Mods explores a full range of modifications, including: Installing modsMust-have modsMods o’ magicTech modsPlaying with modpacks Change the rules of your world with each mod you add—anything is fair game! This book explores today’s range of modded Minecraft play, from the must-haves to the fanciful. Written for seven- to twelve-year-old Minecrafters and packed with over one hundred colorful screenshots, this is the ultimate guide on Minecraft mods. Keep your game new and exciting with all these expert tips and tricks.
  • Hidden in the Chest: The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy Series, Book Five

    Winter Morgan

    Paperback (Sky Pony, June 13, 2017)
    Steve has joined the staff of Minecrafters Academy as a guest teacher—but luck and then disaster strike in his first farming class, when he digs a hole that unexpectedly reveals a hidden chest full of treasure. At first the students are thrilled, but strange occurrences seem to follow those who discovered the chest, and an unending storm plagues the school.With a steady rain soaking the campus, Minecrafters Academy is vulnerable to nonstop attacks from zombies and skeletons. With the help of Cayla, a new student who claims to know more about the legendary chest, Steve and the students of the Academy look for a way to stop the storm and save their campus. Their journey will take them far from the school, to peaceful Mushroom Island. But what they find there will put them all in even greater danger . . .Nothing is what it appears and no one can truly be trusted in this mysterious fifth installment in the Unofficial Minecrafters Academy series.This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.
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  • Skeleton Battle: The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy Series, Book Two

    Winter Morgan

    Paperback (Sky Pony, May 17, 2016)
    After a scourge of griefer attacks and a change in headmasters, Minecrafters Academy is once again at peace, and Lucy is working hard to keep up in all her classes. Meanwhile, the school is gearing up for an end-of-the-year talent show, where everyone will showcase their greatest skills, from master building and clever potion-making to strategic fighting. But when a hoard of skeletons and hostile mobs attacks the campus one night, an all-too-familiar struggle begins. Is Isaac, the school’s evil former headmaster, behind the attacks? Lucy and her friends are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and keep their school safe. As the attacks continue and their search for clues turns up more enemies than friends, Lucy, Jane, and Phoebe must rely on each other to survive—and find a way to save the school. Fans of Minecraft and magic academies won’t want to miss the latest adventure in the Unofficial Minecrafters Academy series. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. In particular, this adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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  • Hacks for Minecrafters

    Megan Miller

    Paperback (Sky Pony, Feb. 19, 2019)
    Bestselling author! An all-encompassing, full-color guide to combat in the world of Minecraft.With hundreds of millions of users, Minecraft is one of the world's most played games and one of the world’s biggest children's brands. Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition covers function and crafting systems, illusioners, parrots, and building materials like glazed terracotta and concrete.In Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition, readers will learn how to defend their property and fight off hostile mobs and monsters like zombies, spiders, and skeletons! Other tips include:Updated enchanting for armor, weapons, and moreHow to deal with new behaviors for hostile mobsThe best ways to defeat new hostile mobs, such as killer bunnies, ocean-dwelling guardians, elder guardian mini-bosses, and the rare endermiteAnd much more!Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on fighting all types of enemies and with more than one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Combat Edition shows exactly how the experts defend themselves and fight attackers, from cave spiders to creepers to zombie pigmen. In Minecraft, the risk of attack is ever-present, and players need to know how to build weapons, set traps, and escape to safety.
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  • Hacks for Minecrafters: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You

    Megan Miller

    Paperback (Sky Pony, Nov. 6, 2018)
    A New York Times bestseller, revised and updated, the ultimate book of secrets for boys and girls who plays Minecraft!With hundreds of millions registered players, Minecraft is one of the world’s most popular games. This updated guide will help them all with new function and crafting systems, illusioners, parrots, and building materials like glazed terracotta and concrete. In this hacker's guide, you'll find expertise on:Mining—including diamonds and rare minerals!Farming—growing tricks, seed hacks, and the best tree-replanting techniques!Battle—for the best weapons and armor!Magic—top crafting hacks and book modifiers!You will never be stuck again! With more than one hundred full-color screenshots of in-game footage, you’ll be able to carefully follow every tip with precision. It doesn’t matter if you’re playing on a PC, mobile device, or home console; with Hacks for Minecrafters, you’ll be beating the game in no time. Every block has been accounted for, all living entities have been taken into consideration, and all modes of game-play are covered!
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  • Attack on Minecrafters Academy: The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy Series, Book Four

    Winter Morgan

    Paperback (Sky Pony, April 11, 2017)
    It’s a new school year at Minecrafters Academy, and Lucy is returning—this time not as a student, but as headmaster. She sets to work preparing the school for the Overworld Academic Olympics, a prestigious competition that will test their combat, treasure hunting, and potions brewing skills.But training is interrupted when an explosion rocks the campus. The school is under attack from a mysterious culprit—and everyone is a suspect.Meanwhile, Julia, a new student at Minecrafters Academy, is having a hard time adjusting to her new life on campus. When she catches her roommate, Hallie, sneaking around just after the attacks on the school, Julia begins to suspect her. Then Hallie goes missing right before another round of explosions and a massive creeper invasion. It’s up to the students and teachers of Minecrafters Academy to track down the villain behind the attacks and protect not just the school, but the entire Overworld.As the Unofficial Minecrafters Academy series continues, new friends and sinister new foes will be revealed.This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.
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  • The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: New Testament: Stories from the Bible Told Block by Block

    Christopher Miko, Garrett Romines

    Paperback (Sky Pony, March 15, 2016)
    Minecraft has swept the world by storm. Parents of children who play Minecraft will love this fun, educational collection of Bible stories. With the world of Minecraft as a backdrop using vivid, full-color screenshots, this book allows children to experience the Bible as never before.Authors Christopher Miko and Garrett Romines are teachers who have used Minecraft to create imaginative worlds in their classrooms. Now, they have created Bible stories with virtual blocks to produce vibrant 3-D worlds filled with adventure and astonishing imagination.With fascinating scripture and narrative simplified to teach young readers the most powerful stories ever told, this is the perfect gift. The images created feature not only magnificent, vast terrains often found in the Minecraft video game, but also artfully re-created Bible characters, such as John the Baptist and Adam and Eve, and superb designs of the birth of Jesus Christ. A range of biblical characters such as Jesus, Judas, Peter, and Pharaoh are offered in fun, colorful scenes kids will treasure. Engaging stories including the Sermon on the Mount and the death and resurrection of Jesus are here. With more than 250 images, young readers will learn about Paul's first healing, Jesus's ascension to Heaven, and more!The Unofficial Holy Bible for Minecrafters: New Testament makes the Bible more entertaining, engaging, and accessible for children than ever!This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO.
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  • Battle in the Overworld: The Unofficial Minecrafters Academy Series, Book Three

    Winter Morgan

    Paperback (Sky Pony, July 12, 2016)
    Lucy and her friends’ time at Minecrafters Academy is coming to an end, and the entire school is preparing for graduation. But when an explosion shakes the campus and Lucy’s old friend Steve appears with bad news from his village, all plans to celebrate come to a halt. The school is no longer under attack—it’s being destroyed. And it’s time for the students to use their training outside the safety of the Academy. Lucy, Jane, and Phoebe must use the skills they’ve honed in school to battle the evil force that is taking over the Overworld. But who is really behind the attacks? Unexpected twists and turns lead Lucy and her friends back to Steve’s village, where they discover an unlikely opponent. With help from old friends and fellow students at the school, they stage a battle to save the Overworld. This is their last stand—do they have what it takes to keep their world safe? Fans of Minecraft and magic academies will be on the edge of their seats in this final installment in the Unofficial Minecrafters Academy series. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. In particular, this adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
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  • Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder: The Unofficial Guide to Tips and Tricks That Other Guides Won't Teach You

    Megan Miller

    Hardcover (Sky Pony, Oct. 21, 2014)
    From the author of Hacks for Minecrafters comes the most encompassing guide ever to the many amazing builds you can create in Minecraft! With more than 100 million registered Minecraft accounts and rights picked up by Warner Brothers for an action-adventure film in the style of The LEGO Movie, Minecraft is on its way to becoming the next big children’s brand. This adventure series is created especially for readers who love the fight of good vs. evil, magical academies like Hogwarts in the Harry Potter saga, and games like Minecraft, Terraria, and Pokemon GO. While there are several successful game guides on the market already, this book will be the first unofficial “hacker’s” guide dedicated to building and geared toward seven- to twelve-year-old Minecrafters.With Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder, kids will learn how to build the coolest stuff, including an underwater house, a pirate ship, and a fortified castle! Other tips will help gamers:Find the best locationsChoose their favorite styleLearn how to get started with foundations and wallsBecome landscaping expertsLearn how to decorate their living roomAnd much more!Packed with expert tips, cheats, and hacks on planning all types of buildings and with over one hundred screenshots, Hacks for Minecrafters: Master Builder shows exactly how the experts bring their amazing structures to life, from designing realistic roofs and exteriors to planning crenellated castle battlements. Detailed step-by-step illustrated guides will let every kid follow along to build their very own awesome castles, bridges, and farms and add the decor and landscaping details that bring their creations to life.
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