The Minecraft Guide for Parents: Down-to-Earth Adice for Parents of Children Playing Minecraft

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dusmann, Cori, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Minecraft (Game)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Minecraft (Game).

Video games--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Video games.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 v.) : ill.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

The Minecraft guide for parents: down-to-earth advice for parents of children playing Minecraft

Minecraft guide for parents

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Peachpit Press 2013

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

A Parent’s 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 you’ve come to expect from a game. A Parent’s 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 children–and 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 Parent’s Guidebook to Minecraft® offers practical help and new ways to connect with children who play this exciting and creative game. You’ll learn to Make playing Minecraft® a rewarding experience for your kids–and the entire family. Set limits and ensure the computer doesn’t 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 monsters–or 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.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Contents

Introduction

Who is This Book For?

Do you do Windows?

Who am I?

How I Became Involved in Minecraft

My Motivation in Writing This Book

Chapter 1. Let's Talk About Minecraft

What Is Minecraft?

Introducing Notch

The Bigger Picture

So Much More than a Video Game

Chapter 2. The Basics of Minecraft

Game Modes

Multiplayer Minecraft

Game Formats

Chapter 3. Fitting Minecraft into Your Family

My Thoughts on Technology

Online Safety

The Minecraft Connection

Growing with Minecraft

House Rules

A Word on Addiction

Behavior Concerns

Balance

Managing Rising Emotions

Helping Your Child Lead the Way

Chapter 4. Getting Started

Things to Consider Before You Buy

Purchasing Minecraft

Downloading and Installing Minecraft

Chapter 5. Surviving Your First Night

Game Settings

Getting Started

My Confession

Chapter 6. Basic Gameplay

Starting a New Game

Basic Commands

Biomes and Terrain

Mobs

What To Do in Minecraft

Chapter 7. Digging Deeper: Technical Specifics

The Minecraft Folder

Skins, Resource Packs, and Mods

Chapter 8. Playing on Servers

Introduction to Servers

Home Servers

Minecraft Server Hosts

Public Servers

Online Communication

Chapter 9. See What I Made?

Sharing Online

Chapter 10. The Bigger Picture

Community

Minecraft and Education

Creativity

Video

MineCon and Other Gatherings

Appendix: Parent-Child Computer Contract

Contract

Additions

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780133521924

0133521923

9780133521917

0133521915

9780321957375

0321957377

OCLC:

870335937