The Inventors of Minecraft(r): Markus Notch Persson and His Coding Team (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781508160625)

In 2009, a deceptively simple block-based sandbox game first began appearing on computers. Years later, Minecraft is one of the best-selling games of all time. How did this worldwide phenomenon come to be? Readers will learn about the game's creator, programmer Markus Notch Persson, the company he founded to help make it a reality named Mojang; and the team of people who've helped it reach its current popularity. Intriguing details, an in-depth timeline, and full-color photographs will enthrall gaming enthusiasts eager to learn about the people that have broken the computer programming mold to create their favorite pastime.

Author: Jill Keppeler
ISBN-10: 1508160627
ISBN-13: 9781508160625
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2017
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.90w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 192066 / Inventors of Minecraft: Markus "Notch" Persson and His Coding Team


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2017