| Record Number |
752952 |
| ISBN |
9781508144700 (paperback) |
| 9781508144724 (hardback) |
| Author |
Harris, Patricia, 1943 October 17- author. |
| Title |
Understanding coding with Minecraft / Patricia Harris. |
| Edition |
First edition. |
| Publisher/Date |
New York : PowerKids Press, 2016. |
| ©2016 |
| Pagination etc. |
24 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Kids can code |
| Contents note |
Includes index. |
| Coding with cubes -- Messing around with redstone -- Rules -- Without logic -- Let's get logical -- Build and test -- Get connected -- Open the gates! |
| Summary Note |
Introduced in 2009, Minecraft has become an enormous success with gaming kids and adults. Users love exploring and building within Minecrafts mind-bogglingly large environments. This game allows users to practice STEM skills while having fun. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to teach coding principles with redstone blocks. These blocks can be used to make exciting machines and devices in Minecrafts virtual world. With this volume, readers will learn the logic and technology behind coding with Minecraft. Photographs, diagrams, sidebars, and a graphic organiser help reinforce basic coding concepts. |
| Subject |
Computer games -- Programming -- Juvenile literature |
| Minecraft (Game) -- Juvenile literature |
| Computer simulation -- Juvenile literature |
| Shelf Location |
J 794.8 HARR |
