Growing crops, raising animals, and building barns may sound like a lot of work to many. But to fans of Minecraft, it's a lot of fun! Gamers are able to build and run a farm within the confines of the game--and this book is here to help them do it even better! Including tips and tricks on using building materials and illustrations to show how construction might go, the Minecraft information is accompanied by STEAM concepts. There's nothing better than a great game--except a great game you can learn from!

"Growing crops, raising animals, and building barns may sound like a lot of work to many. But to fans of Minecraft, it's a lot of fun! Gamers are able to build and run a farm within the confines of the game-and this book is here to help them do it even better! Including tips and tricks on using building materials and illustrations to show how construction might go, the Minecraft information is accompanied by STEAM concepts. There's nothing better than a great game-except a great game you can learn from!"--

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.

You can farm anything from pumpkins to potatoes in the incredible world of Minecraft. Explore raising animals such as chickens and cows or improve your green thumb by growing crops. There is so much to learn about farming in Minecraft!

Brought to you by the authors and editors that created the Minecrafter and Minecrafter 2.0 Advanced guide books, TheBig Book of Minecraft features more of everything—more mods, more mining, more mobs, and more Minecraft! Up to date for the 2014 holiday season, TheBig Book of Minecraft is packed with the most recent training, tools, and techniques to help readers get more out of their favorite sandbox game. 2014 was a pivotal year for Minecraft, and this book captures all the latest and greatest things that have happened to one of the most brilliant and immersive games in video game history. From a brief overview of the game to advanced farming, mining, and building techniques, this guide touches on everything Minecraft enthusiasts could ever ask for. Featuring authoritative and engaging content from our internal experts, TheBig Book of Minecraft also highlights some of the most influential builders in the Minecraft community today and examines their creations and techniques that catapulted them to fame.

One of the most exciting aspects of creating worlds in the popular game of Minecraft is constructing railroads to carry your character around the towns you build. Rails and carts can also be used to make transportation systems in mines, but also roller-coasters. This volume shows readers how railroads constructed in Minecraft can display engineering concepts used in the real world. Using the redstone blocks in Minecraft gives readers a basic understanding of electronic circuits. Readers are also encouraged to explore computer programing and creating mods in Minecraft. The colorful illustrations and photographs help allow readers to make important connections between Minecraft and engineering.

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.