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Oprah Winfrey

Judy Alter (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602792043

From the impoverished inner-city streets of Milwaukee to her own nationally syndicated talk show in Chicago, Oprah has persevered to become one of the most recognized personalities in the world. Readers will learn how her courage, kindness, and perseverance have led her to found Oprah's Angel Network, a charity whose mission is to help the underprivileged of the world.

Bono

Christin Ditchfield (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602792012

Bono and the band U2 have delighted audiences worldwide for more than 20 years. Readers will learn about Bono's rise to pop stardom and how he continues to use his talent and charisma to help third world countries fight diseases such as AIDS and Malaria.

Sound Engineer

Patricia Hynes (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791893

Music, movies and television, sports all make use of sound engineers. This book describes the tasks and expectations of this cool job.

Architects

Kathleen Manatt (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791879

Architects are designing more and more amazing buildings every year. Many are "green buildings", friendly to the environment. Look inside to learn about the history of architecture, what architects do, and some unique examples of their work.

Wildlife Photographer

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794399

Introduces readers to the cool career of wildlife photographer by giving a better understanding of this cool job.

Television

Michael Teitelbaum (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602794122

Television has been commercially available since the late 1930's. But today's television is very different from the TV our grandparents knew. Using a product that kids are familiar with, television, this book introduces kids to the concept of innovation and its impact on their everyday life.

Radio

Philip Brooks (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793668

Radio has been commercially available since the late 1800's. But today's radio is has evolved greatly over the last 200 years. What factors drove this evolution? Using a product that kids are familiar with, radio, this book introduces kids to the concept of innovation and its impact on their everyday life.

Photography

Annie Buckley (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793705

Photography is so much a part of life today that the average person my encounter more than 1,000 camera images a day. Cameras are now integrated with cell phones, digital images can be sent instantly to almost anywhere in the world. How is this possible? Innovation! This book helps students understand the role innovation has played in the development of the camera.

Movies

Annie Buckley (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793712

Kids have always loved movies. But the way they make, access, buy, and listen to movies has changed radically over the years. What has driven this change? Innovation! This book uses Movies to get students to think critically about the impact of innovation.

Animation

Trudi Strain Trueit (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793682

Somewhere along the way, something happened to give art that crucial kick that gave life to still images: motion. The art of animation, both hand-drawn and computer-animated, has a long and rich history spanning nearly a century of experimentation and innovation. This book helps students understand the role innovation has played in the development of animation industry.

Music

Annie Buckley (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793699

Kids have always loved music. But the way they make, access, buy, and listen to music has changed radically over the years. What has driven this change? Innovation! This book uses music to get students to think critically about the impact of innovation.

Blogs

Lucia Raatma (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602797581

The term "blog" was coined in 1997. Less than 10 years later there were over 150 million blogs. How did that happen? Who is responsible for their development? This book explores the role innovation and innovators had in the development of blogs.

Shooting Video to Make Learning Fun

Julie Green (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799592

This books helps students learn how to harness the power of video to inform and entertain. Includes background information and practical hands on activities.

Using Digital Images

Suzy Rabbat (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799608

An instructional guide created for youngsters tells them what they need to know to capture and share those special events digitally.

Multimedia Artist and Animator

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799516

Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Multimedia Artist and Animator, including training and skills needed.

Musician

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610801409

Learn about the many different paths to becoming a professional musician and find out if it's the right career for you.

Fashion Designer

Patricia Wooster (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610801393

Follow the step-by-step process of designing clothing and find out what it's like to work in the fashion industry.

Music Producer

Patricia Wooster (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610801416

Discover the many roles a professional music producer has to fill and learn about the music business.

Design Thinking

Kristin Fontichiaro (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631888946

Learn how to think critically about the design of things you want to make. Readers will learn to analyze the efficiency of their plans, while still feeling encouraged to push forward with new ideas. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between new concepts in this book and other makers-related concepts they may already know. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

3D Modeling

Theo Zizka (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631378126

Learn how to create computer-generated 3D models like the ones used in video games and animated films. Readers will blend their art and technology skills as they learn how to use the program SketchUp. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between new concepts in this book and other makers-related concepts they may already know. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Hacking Fashion: T-Shirts

Kristin Fontichiaro (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631888953

Learn how to recycle old clothes into brand-new fashions with these fun do-it-yourself activities. Readers can practice basic sewing skills to make their t-shirts more stylish and unique. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between new concepts in this book and other makers-related concepts they may already know. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Special Effects Technician

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610801423

Discover how technicians create the stunning special effects in your favorite movies.

Scriptwriter

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610801430

Find out what life is like for a professional screenwriter and decide if it is the right career for you.