The Unofficial Guide to Building Castles in Minecraft

by Jill Keppeler

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508169253
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2018
Series:	STEM Projects in Minecraft Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Full of Possibility 4

Castles in Real Life 6

Minecraft Blocks 8

Choosing a Site 10

Kinds of Castles 12

Walls and Halls and Towers 14

Inside the Walls 16

Moats and Drawbridges 18

What Will You Build? 20

Making Mods 22

Glossary 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 2–4—It can be tempting to load up on Minecraft and other game guides in the hope of snagging kids who prefer gaming to reading. Unfortunately, books on the subject have been known to prompt derision or even animosity from players. This series offers very little new information, even for beginners, and provides only a few sets of instructions, which may frustrate dedicated Minecrafters. However, the information presented in the set is accurate, and it's likely that kids with prior knowledge will read these books closely, with a high degree of analytical attention—a plus for educators, too. VERDICT High-interest titles with low utility. Consider for large collections.

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