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The Minecraft guide for parents : down-to-earth advice for parents of children playing Minecraft / Cori Dusmann. --
Record details
- ISBN: 0321957377 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780321957375 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xv, 247 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
- Publisher: [San Franscisco] : Peachpit Press, c2014.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 30.99 |
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| Subject: | Minecraft (Game) > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Electronic games > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | 794.8 Dus | 31681002551117 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
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Offers guidance to parents with children interested in the Minecraft video game, looking at what the game is, how it is played, how children can stay safe online, how it can benefit children, and how to manage time spent playing it. - PEARSON
A Parentâs Guidebook to Minecraft®
Is Minecraft® a game? A computerized construction toy? This book helps you understand exactly what Minecraft® is, why kids love it, and why it may offer much more than what youâve come to expect from a game. A Parentâs Guidebook to Minecraft® is written for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone else who has kids swept up in the Minecraft® phenomenon.
This handbook explains how to install, set up, and play the game, so that even adults with minimum computer literacy can step in and help their childrenâand play alongside them. Moving beyond the basics, this practical guide explores larger questions such as online safety, be it playing in multi-player worlds or posting on forums or YouTube. It also examines the social and academic advantages to be found in Minecraft® and offers realistic solutions to challenges such as time management and conflicts over computer use.
With a simple, friendly, and open style, A Parentâs Guidebook to Minecraft® offers practical help and new ways to connect with children who play this exciting and creative game.
Youâll learn to- Make playing Minecraft® a rewarding experience for your kidsâand the entire family.
- Set limits and ensure the computer doesnât become a source of conflict.
- Take advantage of the social aspects of Minecraft® and keep your kids safe online.
- Gather supplies, craft items, and build structures.
- Avoid monstersâor just remove them from the game.
- Set up a server in your home.
Minecraft® is a trademark of Mojang Synergies/Notch Development AB. This book is not affiliated with or sponsored by Mojang Synergies/Notch Development AB.
