This high-interest guide to Minecraft makes STEM and coding content accessible to readers.

Mining and farming are at the heart of the Minecraft experience. Players use mined and farmed materials to build structures, from the simplest shelter to entire cities. Learn about mining and farming techniques and strategies within the game, and gain insights from screenshots and STEM and coding sidebars.

Learn all about the many resources found in the world of Minecraft, from how they are gathered to what they are used for.

Minecraft construction is the ultimate way to get creative. Players build castles, famous structures, and even entire cities with the game's construction materials. Filled with fun tips, readers will learn the ins and outs of construction and be inspired by other gamers' creations. Screenshots and sidebars that highlight STEM and coding concepts round out the experience.

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, with STEM and coding sidebars providing additional information.

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.

Learn all about the many resources found in the world of Minecraft, from how they are gathered to what they are used for.