The unofficial guide to coding with Minecraft

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Title:

The unofficial guide to coding with Minecraft

Author:

Scrivano, Álvaro, 1973- author.

ISBN:

9781541538771

9781541546660

Edition:

First American edition.

Physical Description:

32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Series:

Ready, set, code.

General Note:

"First published in Great Britain in 2018 by Wayland"--Title page verso.

Contents:

What is Minecraft? -- Project 1: sunflower field -- Project 2: sheep pen -- Project 3: rabbits in the forest -- Project 4: farming.

Reading Level:

Age 7-11.

Grade 4 to 6.

850 L Lexile

Subject Term:

Minecraft (Game)

Computer programming.

Added Author:

Downing, Sue, 1964-

Summary:

In The Unofficial Guide to Coding with Minecraft, you can walk through a sunflower field, create a sheep pen, get hopping with rabbits, and farm your own field. Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will guide you through coding these fantastic projects. Once you've got the hang of it, there are different challenges you can choose to really test you coding skills and troubleshooting hints to help if you need them.

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In The Unofficial Guide to Coding with Minecraft, you can walk through a sunflower field, create a sheep pen, get hopping with rabbits, and farm your own field.

Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will guide you through coding these fantastic projects. Once you've got the hang of it, there are different challenges you can choose to really test your coding skills and troubleshooting hints to help if you need them. Self-directed projects and activities help you learn the basics of coding.

With Ready, Set, Code!, you'll soon be ready for the world of coding.

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 5-8-Perhaps the most important part of these short, project-based coding books is the introduction, especially the "Note to parents" that explains whether there are apps to download, costs (everything here is free except Minecraft), and whether they will need to create an account. After all, many kids are already familiar with Scratch or Python, and will certainly have heard of Minecraft if not Hopscotch. These books allow them to continue their coding adventures at home-that is, if they can wend their way through the packed page layouts. Instructions for each of four projects per book ping-pong between text and screenshots, resulting in such a cramped layout that the designer has added a dotted line like a trail of breadcrumbs. Sidebars include fun facts that are sporadically useful but generally add clutter. VERDICT Readers who think an Hour of Code is six hours too short will gravitate toward these colorful titles. © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

Each volume in this series introduces a coding language, providing instructions for four progressively challenging projects. Brief introductions orient coders, having them download the appropriate programs on the appropriate devices. Brightly colored, simple illustrations accompany clear, numbered steps. Tangential facts about various topics (animals, flowers, etc.) add a touch of whimsy. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Ready, Set, Code! titles: Coding with Hopscotch Coding with Python Coding with ScratchJr and The Unofficial Guide to Coding with Minecraft] (c) Copyright 2021. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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