Percy Leed - Minecraft Mods: An Unofficial Kids Guide

Percy Leed

Lerner Publications Minneapolis

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Leed, Percy, 1968 author.

Title: Minecraft mods : an unofficial kids guide / Percy Leed.

Description: Minneapolis : Lerner Publications , [2023] | Series: Lightning bolt books - minecraft | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Audience: Ages | Audience: Grades | Summary: Mods help create a one-of-a-kind Minecraft experience. Readers will learn about cool Minecraft mods and how to use them. They will also explore how real-life coding skills are used in all computer programs Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2021043296 (print) | LCCN 2021043297 (ebook) | ISBN 9781728457758 (library binding) | ISBN 9781728463544 (paperback) | ISBN 9781728461663 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Minecraft (Game)Juvenile literature. | Computer gamesProgramming Juvenile literature.

Classification: LCC GV1469.35.M535 L447 2023 (print) | LCC GV1469.35.M535 (ebook) | DDC 794.8/5dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021043296

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Manufactured in the United States of America

1-50803-50142-10/20/2021

Table of Contents

Minecraft mods allow players to change the game. Some mods add new objects such as vehicles or mobs. Some add new sounds.

Minecraft Mods

Mods can be silly too. They might add fun things like rubber chickens to the game. Mods let players make Minecraft the way they want it to be.

Players can add rainbow cats with a mod.

Mods are code, or instructions that computers can follow. Mods is short for modifications.

The Basics of Mods

Modders write code on computers.

Modders are people who make mods. They write new code or add to existing code to make mods.

Many modders share their creations online. They post them on Minecraft community websites.

Black bears can be added to the game with a mod.

Players can download the mods. Then they can use them in their own Minecraft worlds.

A character holding modded tools

Getting Started

Players should back up their Minecraft worlds before adding mods. Online instructions help them back up their worlds.

Players also need to download Forge. This program lets players add mods to Minecraft.

A list of mods in Forge