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My First Steps in Minecraft

Learn to Build, Play and Explore!
By Simon Brew
Minecraft
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Brief Description
Even if you've never played Minecraft - or any other videogame - before, this book will get you making your own amazing block creations in no time. Featuring a simple introduction to how to move and build in Minecraft, the book gives the reader step-by-step guidelines... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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This book gives Minecraft's youngest players everything they need to get building!

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Even if you've never played Minecraft - or any other videogame - before, this book will get you making your own amazing block creations in no time.

Featuring a simple introduction to how to move and build in Minecraft, the book gives the reader step-by-step guidelines on how to get going. Starting with your very first project, a tiny house, you'll soon be making all kinds of fun and exciting structures.

Plus, there's a ton of cool imaginative ideas for making your very own models in Minecraft, letting kids' imagination run riot!

With an emphasis on safe play and easy-to-follow text, My First Steps in Minecraft is the ideal first Minecraft book for kids who are just starting to play, giving confidence to children and parents alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804537305

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 February 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Minecraft Simon Brew

About the Author

Simon Brew is the former editor and founder of Den of Geek - the popular culture news and reviews website. He is the author of three books including Movie Geek, TV Geek and The Secret Life of the Movies. Simon is also the founder of the magazine and podcast Film Stories

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