The Inventors of Minecraft(r): Markus Notch Persson and His Coding Team

by Jill Keppeler

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508160627
• ISBN13: 9781508160625
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8