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Minecraft Explorer’s Encyclopedia

The Ultimate Guide to the Biomes of Minecraft
By Mojang AB
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This fun guide is written by an expert crew of explorers of Minecraft’s Overworld and other dimensions. They specialise in the different biomes of the game and want to share their stories of survival and tales of treasure with every Minecraft player in the world! The... Read More
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This fun guide is written by an expert crew of explorers of Minecraft’s Overworld and other dimensions.They specialise in the different biomes of the game and want to share their stories of survival and tales of treasure with every Minecraft player in the world!

The official guide to exploring the world of the best-selling video game of all time. Perfect for kids, teens and gaming fans!

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This fun guide is written by an expert crew of explorers of Minecraft’s Overworld and other dimensions. They specialise in the different biomes of the game and want to share their stories of survival and tales of treasure with every Minecraft player in the world!

The Overworld is an enormous land, full of different biomes, and it can be a challenge to see everything and find everywhere you want to. Minecraft Explorer’s Encyclopedia takes you on a journey over land and sea to discover everything that makes Minecraft so exciting.

Whether you want to wander meadows, climb mountains, mine through underground caves, swim through oceans or transport yourself to other dimensions – this guide tells you how to find them, what to take and what to expect once you’re there!

It’s time for adventure!

Minecraft is a multi-platform block-based gaming sensation. Whether you're in Creative, Survival or Hardcore mode, the Minecraft books contain all the advice you need to survive and thrive!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008732950

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Mojang is a games studio based in Stockholm, Sweden and was founded in 2009 by Markus Persson and Jakob Porser. Persson is also the creator of Mojang's best-selling game to date: Minecraft. The alpha version of Minecraft was launched in 2009, and the official game went on sale in 2011. Since then, over 350 million copies have been sold, making it the best-selling video game of all time. In 2025, Minecraft hit the big screen in a new movie starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black.

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