Engineering a world -- What is engineering? -- Many materials -- Make it strong -- Big plans -- Firm foundation -- On the road -- Keep planning! -- Making mods -- Glossary -- Index -- Websites.
Summary:
Why do people build with arches? Why do we use stone in some places and wood in others? What's a foundation? How do you plan a road or construct a bridge? The answers to these questions can help gamers in Minecraft and in the real world! Through building their own structures and systems in Minecraft, young readers and gaming fans will learn about the past and present of human engineering, with a vision toward the future.
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