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Books with title The Unofficial Guide to Building Towns in Minecraft

  • Minecraft: Guide to Building

    Josh Gregory

    eBook (Cherry Lake Publishing, Feb. 1, 2017)
    With more than 100 million players around the world, Minecraft is one of the most popular video games of all time. Its unique design encourages players to use their creativity and problem solving skills to build entire worlds from scratch. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about construction in Minecraft, including which materials to use in different situations and how to choose building locations.
  • The Unofficial Guide to Building Towns in Minecraft

    Eric J. Tower

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Building houses and other structures is a major focus in the exploratory sandbox game Minecraft. Players can build their own towns and explore towns built by other players. Minecraft towns can include homes, skyscrapers, railroads, and anything else you can dream up. The information and instructions included in this book, supported by colorful cutaway and Minecraft illustrations, are sure to help readers make connections between the popular game and real-world STEM applications. The text also encourages readers to explore computer programming as a way to create Minecraft mods.
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Building Bridges in Minecraft

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2018)
    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 with coding and creating mods in Minecraft. Stunning cutaway images and Minecraft illustrations allow readers to bring their own bridges into the game.
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Building Towns in Minecraft

    Eric Tower

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Building houses and other structures is a major focus in the exploratory sandbox game Minecraft. Players can build their own towns and explore towns built by other players. Minecraft towns can include homes, skyscrapers, railroads, and anything else you can dream up. The information and instructions included in this book, supported by colorful cutaway and Minecraft illustrations, are sure to help readers make connections between the popular game and real-world STEM applications. The text also encourages readers to explore computer programming as a way to create Minecraft mods.
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Building Castles in Minecraft

    Jill Keppeler, Sam Keppeler

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2018)
    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.
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  • Minecraft Guide To Building

    Minecrafter Studio

    eBook (, July 2, 2020)
    Welcome to the Minecraft world!In order for your build to fit the era you're about to do, you'll want to do some research. Go to Google and start searching for the architectural designs you find appealing. Remember, things that act as a design most likely have been done before in real life! From there you will be able to choose the era you are aiming for with your Minecraft build. Record some notes, save photos and do your homework! When doing your research, you may notice that more advanced builds are never square in shape. Square buildings have a tendency to give off a less appealing look to them because they are too simple . THIS BOOK WILL GUILD YOU STEP BY STEP TO BUILD 10 STYLE OF BUILDING !
  • The Unofficial Guide to Studying Oceans in Minecraft

    Jill Keppeler

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Dec. 15, 2019)
    The ocean covers much of Earth, and Minecraft worlds can have massive oceans as well. There's a wealth of resources in the vast blue deep, but there are also many considerations to exploring these biomes, both in Minecraft and in the real world. Young readers and gaming fans will learn more about the similarities, the differences, and how to safely explore the game's oceans. Along the way, they'll learn more about how people explore the ocean in the real world.
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Raising Animals in Minecraft

    Jill Keppeler, Sam Keppeler

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 15, 2019)
    Many creatures wander through the world of Minecraft and, just like in the real world, many of them can be helpful or dangerous. This book shows young Minecraft fans more about how the game's critters compare to the real-life animals they know. Through intriguing illustrations and real-world facts, they'll learn more about the creatures with which they share the planet, the resources with which they can provide us, and how that information crosses over to the game. They'll also learn more about taming and keeping these animals, or, in some cases, avoiding them.
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Making Maps in Minecraft

    Jill Keppeler

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Dec. 15, 2019)
    It's easy to get lost in the wide worlds of Minecraft. Did you know that you can make, find, and trade for maps to help you find your way and study your environment? Humans have made maps for nearly as long as civilizations have existed. This book shows those historical connections with Minecraft principles and asks students to think about how maps help them learn about their environment, both in the real world and the Minecraft world.
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Building Farms in Minecraft

    Jill Keppeler, Sam Keppeler

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2018)
    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 also encouraged to learn about computer programming as a way to create their own mods for the game. Colorful photographs and fun illustrations show readers how to create their own functioning farms in Minecraft.
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Using Math in Minecraft

    Jill Keppeler

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Dec. 15, 2019)
    What does math have to do with Minecraft? Everything! Minecraft fans will learn how they can use math principles and problem-solving skills to help them build and survive in the game world. From constructing an amazing base or trading with villagers for useful items to even fighting monsters, gamers will realize how math, geometry, and other related skills will help them both in the real world and in world of Minecraft.
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Making Maps in Minecraft

    Jill Keppeler

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Dec. 15, 2019)
    It's easy to get lost in the wide worlds of Minecraft. Did you know that you can make, find, and trade for maps to help you find your way and study your environment? Humans have made maps for nearly as long as civilizations have existed. This book shows those historical connections with Minecraft principles and asks students to think about how maps help them learn about their environment, both in the real world and the Minecraft world.
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