With more than 200 million units sold, Minecraft is the undisputed bestselling video game of all time. The Science of Minecraft explores some of the game's most popular topics and gameplay mechanics, including resources, mining, construction, crafting, mechanical devices, biomes, weapons and armor, and more. This book explains how the game's famous construction mechanics would function in real life, what its many natural resources share (or do not share) with their terrestrial counterparts, and the mysterious alternative dimensions of the Nether and the End. Whether you're a fan of creative or survival mode, The Science of Minecraft will illuminate and inspire you with the scientific realities behind this iconic game. -- Adapted from back cover.