Linda Zajac

"Readers will discover how to create enchanted tools, weapons, and armor in the hit game Minecraft. Sidebars highlight elements of game play related to STEM and coding concepts"--

"It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a . . . robot hummingbird? Meet robots inspired by animals that are racing through water like sharks, climbing walls like geckos, flying through the sky like honeybees, and more." --

" 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, while STEM and coding sidebars round out the content"--

Survival mode is the ultimate test of a Minecraft player's skills. Can you get enough to eat, gather the resources you need to build a shelter, and win battles against vicious mobs? Learn helpful tips for staying alive in the game, and glean additional insights from screenshots and STEM and coding sidebars.