computer simulation

Text, illustrations and photographs show readers how to construct castles, drawbridges, towers, and more in Minecraft, while also encouraging readers to explore computer programming to make their own mods in Minecraft.

Text, illustrations and photographs show readers how to construct railroads in Minecraft, while also encouraging readers to explore computer programming and creating mods in Minecraft.

Virtual-reality headsets are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of virtual-reality immersion from the stereoscope and View-Master to flight simulators and arcade games to today's head mounted displays! Palmer Lucky and Occulus Rift are featured, and a colorful infographic shows how a virtual-reality headset works. Readers will learn about the future of virtual-reality headsets including military training and crime scene investigation. A timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Examines virtual reality, discussing what exists now, how it is being improved, along with some of the challenges and possible solutions.

Simulations help people understand large, complex problems using smaller, simpler models. This book delves into the history and thinking behind simulations.

Seventeen-year-old Aaron O'Faolain wants to stop using the augmented reality game "FUN." But first, he has to complete his application for termination. Doing so requires him to face his past and present head on. Doing so may lead him to a buried treasure as he struggles with love, loss, and everything in between.

Contains a collection of articles that offer varied perspectives on topics related to virtual reality.

Readers learn the basics of coding with Minecraft.

Introduction to essential coding terms & concepts, including graphical user interface (GUI) using Minecraft.