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Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will get an introduction to Minecraft Story Mode, the adventure game series that allows players to direct the course of a thrilling story set in the world of Minecraft. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading. The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the enormously...

Minecraft is more than just a video game. It is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will learn everything they need to know about playing massive multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs) in Minecraft, including tips and tricks and safety information. Includes table of contents, glossary, and index--as well as sources for further reading. The Unofficial Guides Junior series explores the various aspects of the...

Explores the fascinating world of apps. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.

Why do people build with arches? Why do we use stone in some places and wood in others? What's a foundation? How do you plan a road or construct a bridge? The answers to these questions can help gamers in Minecraft and in the real world! Through building their own structures and systems in Minecraft, young readers and gaming fans will learn about the past and present of human engineering, with a vision toward the future.

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.

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.

What's the earliest-used tool you can think of? An ax? What about a shovel? Someone had to invent those first tools back in the dawn of human civilization. Gamers use them in the world of Minecraft, too. Many tools helped early people, and help people today, make the principles of physics and engineering work for them. Through learning how to create simple to complex tools in Minecraft, students will get a look at the history of tools while also gaining...

The video game industry has grown by leaps and bounds in the last few decades, with some games attracting a massive following. Launched by Epic Games in 2017, Fortnite has quickly become one of the most popular video games ever created. Each round of Fortnite brings unique obstacles and challenges, requiring split-second decision making. This instructive guide offers gamers an in-depth look at the potions and consumables needed to survive a Fortnite...

One of the best strategies in a video game is lying low and waiting for an opponent to come along and stumble into a well-devised trap. Fortnite is no exception, with traps that can inflict damage, stun, or even launch an enemy when placed on a wall, ceiling, or floor. Analyzing and summarizing the different types of traps, where to place them, and how best to use them to a player's advantage, this volume gives readers new ways to inflict a high level...

Choosing and using weapons are keys to success in the Fortnite video game, and the Epic Games studio has provided a wide array of guns and explosives to defend the gamer and attack enemies. Players must find and select a maximum of five weapons at a time as they maneuver through the game's map. Different situations demand different choices for close encounters and attacks at a distance. In some cases, gamers need both close-range and long-range weapons...