Minecraft: Epic Bases By Mojang AB
Genre
Children's Informational
Target Age Group
8-12 years, grades 3-7
Summary
Minecraft: Epic Bases provides inspiration for unique bases for the popular video game, Minecraft. Expert builders give readers tips and tricks to create thematic builds that include challenging redstone mechanics.
Justification for Choosing
I selected this book because Minecraft is an extremely popular video game among young readers as I have had multiple patrons ask for books about the game while working at the public library. Additionally, I selected this book because it fits the criteria for an informational book for those under a 6th grade level.
Evaluation
For this review, I will be evaluating the book's accuracy, cover, and illustrations.
Accuracy:
Minecraft: Epic Bases is extremely well-researched as experts who work for Mojang Studios, the company that created Minecraft, are responsible for writing this informative book and creating the base designs. The book is detailed as it mentions tips and tricks for readers to navigate the Minecraft world and create their own unique designs. While there is helpful information included in the book, the book could be improved upon by adding step-by-step instructions for readers to follow to create the designs exactly as illustrated in the book. Due to the target age group being 8-12 years old, the readers would benefit from additional images and instructions that detail how they can create these designs in their own game.
Minecraft: Epic Bases is extremely well-researched as experts who work for Mojang Studios, the company that created Minecraft, are responsible for writing this informative book and creating the base designs. The book is detailed as it mentions tips and tricks for readers to navigate the Minecraft world and create their own unique designs. While there is helpful information included in the book, the book could be improved upon by adding step-by-step instructions for readers to follow to create the designs exactly as illustrated in the book. Due to the target age group being 8-12 years old, the readers would benefit from additional images and instructions that detail how they can create these designs in their own game.
Cover:
The cover of Minecraft: Epic Bases is eye-catching for those who do and do not play Minecraft as the building design featured on the cover is impressively complex. The cover also features the Mojang Studios logo, an important inclusion for avid Minecraft players who are looking for books verified by the creative studios behind the game. The cover relates directly to the book's content as it features one of the epic bases that is detailed more in the book. Furthermore, the summary on the back of the book accurately conveys to readers that the book will contain advice and inspiration for unique, thematic builds by expert builders.
Illustrations:
The illustrations in the book are extremely detailed and eye-catching which will draw readers in who are entranced by their complexity. The illustrations look exactly how they would appear in Minecraft, which helps increase the accuracy of the book and appeal to dedicated players of the game. Each page contains multiple illustrations depicting a variety of building designs that allow readers of all skill levels to gain information to improve their building abilities. The detail and scale of the illustrations will captivate the attention of all readers, whether they are familiar with Minecraft or not, as the illustrations are satisfying to look through even if you lack background knowledge of the game.
The cover of Minecraft: Epic Bases is eye-catching for those who do and do not play Minecraft as the building design featured on the cover is impressively complex. The cover also features the Mojang Studios logo, an important inclusion for avid Minecraft players who are looking for books verified by the creative studios behind the game. The cover relates directly to the book's content as it features one of the epic bases that is detailed more in the book. Furthermore, the summary on the back of the book accurately conveys to readers that the book will contain advice and inspiration for unique, thematic builds by expert builders.
Illustrations:
The illustrations in the book are extremely detailed and eye-catching which will draw readers in who are entranced by their complexity. The illustrations look exactly how they would appear in Minecraft, which helps increase the accuracy of the book and appeal to dedicated players of the game. Each page contains multiple illustrations depicting a variety of building designs that allow readers of all skill levels to gain information to improve their building abilities. The detail and scale of the illustrations will captivate the attention of all readers, whether they are familiar with Minecraft or not, as the illustrations are satisfying to look through even if you lack background knowledge of the game.
Overall Rating: 3/5
References
Mojang AB. (2020). Minecraft: Epic Bases. Random House Worlds.
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