There isn't anything that can't be built in Minecraft, but it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. That's why there's Minecraft Construction For Dummies, Portable Edition. More than just a game, Minecraft consists of players using an avatar to create or destroy various types of blocks, form fantastic structures, create artwork, and do much more, all in a three-dimensional environment and across various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes. With this fun and friendly beginner's guide, you will quickly discover how to fine-tune your skills in order to construct almost anything you want in this amazing environment.

• Provides step-by-step instructions to help you build houses, boats, islands, and more
• Addresses how to mine the right materials for basic building
• Reveals how to build statues, beacons, and pillars as landmarks
• Explores how to develop your farm for renewable resources

Minecraft Construction For Dummies, Portable Edition goes where you go as you create a world you won't want to leave!

Adam Cordeiro is a student at Stanford Online High School who enjoys math, gaming, and programming and has been playing Minecraft since the alpha days. Emily Nelson writes short stories and served as a technical editor for Gamestar Mechanic For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Minecraft Construction 5

Chapter 2: Building in Survival Mode 15

Chapter 3: Set ting Up Your Building Site 27

Chapter 4: Exploring Different Types of Builds 41

Chapter 5: The Ar t of Minecraf t Design 69

Chapter 6: Managing Your Space 91

Chapter 7: Using Block Textures 103

Chapter 8: Farming 121

Chapter 9: Using Advanced Building Techniques 131

Chapter 10: Implementing Gardens into Your World 145

Chapter 11: Exploring the Functions of Glass 155

Chapter 12: Implementing Redstone into Your Building 169

Chapter 13: Using Lighting 181

Chapter 14: Ten Steps for Starting a Large-Scale Build 193

Index 203