Minecraft

The Business behind the Makers of Minecraft

From the Series Big Brands

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

Learn the extraordinary story behind one of the most-played electronic games. See how Mojang, the makers of Minecraft, grew from a small tech start-up into a gaming company worth billions in under ten years. This book looks at:

● The game’s creator, Markus Persson, and other leaders driving Mojang’s early success.
Minecraft‘s fan community and the crucial role it has played in the success of both the game and the company.
● What the future might hold for Minecraft under Microsoft’s ownership.

From fan conventions to Minecraft on YouTube, this book takes a revealing look at Minecraft, Mojang, and the gaming industry as a whole.

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978-1-5124-0589-7
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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 5
Genre Social Studies
Copyright 2016
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2016-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 11.4
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF010000, JNF012010, JNF012050
Dewey 794.8
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 8.875 x 10.625
Lexile 1140
ATOS Reading Level 7.3
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 180537
Accelerated Reader® Points 1.0
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Sidebars, and Table of contents

Author: Chris Martin