Book excerpt: Give kids the academic advantage with STEM Challenges for Minecrafters: Grades 1–2. This problem-solving workbook challenges young Minecrafters to apply their natural creativity and reasoning skills to real-world situations. Science, technology, engineering, and math come to life on the pages of each colorfully illustrated lesson. This book: Allows young gamers to engineer solutions, crack codes, and stretch their brains in fun and exciting ways Supports STEM education initiatives and builds twenty-first-century learning skills Encourages kids to dive eagerly into this unique, colorful, kid-friendly offline learning adventure Whether it’s breaking codes, deciphering maps, designing buildings, or engineering a Redstone trap, first and second graders will discover new ways to stretch their brains, build their confidence, and satisfy their appetite for hands-on learning.