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Excellence in STEM

Hedreich Nichols, Kelisa Wing (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901908

Students will learn about some of the inventions and discoveries Black men and women have made in the world of STEM. From Dr. Marie Maynard Daly to Dr. Tai-Danae Bradley, some of the many ways Black people have contributed to our country's science and technology are explored. The Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Black achievement and culture, while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach our history with open eyes and minds. Books include 21st Century Skills and content, activities created by Wing, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and educational matter.

Do the Work! Clean Water and Sanitation

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901861

Readers will learn about the sixth UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to the availability of clean water and sanitation for all by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship. Includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, and infographics.

Building a Gaming PC

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902233

By building their own custom PCs, video game fans can tweak every detail to make sure they get the best possible experience every time they play. This book provides readers with everything they need to know to build their first gaming computer. Includes a table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

A Levee Broke: Hurricane Katrina and America's Response

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668902066

The events surrounding Hurricane Katrina did not look the same to everyone involved. Readers can step back in time and into the shoes of a storm survivor, a Coast Guard officer, and a California student as readers act out scenes that took place in the midst of this historic event. Written with simplified, considerate text to help struggling readers, books in this series are made to build confidence as readers engage and read aloud. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, and timeline.

Woodworker

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190016

This book provides a peek into the career of a woodworker. It covers the history behind the career, the process for carving wood, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

The Birth of Modern Tech

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190238

The Birth of Modern Tech was a defining era that shaped America--and the world. Readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points during that era and will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced. Readers will review how this period influenced and continues to influence the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment. The series includes educational sidebars and backmatter that align with the 4 C's of 21st Century Learning: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. Books also include a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and timeline.

The Making of Animal Crossing

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190535

Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will go behind the scenes to learn about the series' history and find out how the latest title, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, was made. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Potter

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190023

This book provides a peek into the career of a potter. It covers the history behind the career, the process for creating pottery, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Macaroni and Cheese: An Out-of-the-Box Story

Julie Knutson (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190122

Explore all the aspects of your favorite food: macaroni and cheese! From the first known plating, to the creative and wacky flavors across cultures and history, this book traces the transformations of the macaroni and cheese we have today. Also includes a recipe, so readers can create their own, unique riff on macaroni and cheese. Whether you prefer your macaroni and cheese from a box or homemade, this book is sure to excite. Aligned to curriculum standards, text highlights key 21st Century content including Global Awareness and Economics. Books in this series include table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Fall Guys: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190580

With its unique twist on the battle royale formula, Fall Guys: Ultimtae Knockout has quickly become a favorite of top streamers and casual players alike. In this book, readers will go behind the scenes of the game's development and learn everything they need to outlast the competition online. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Glass Blower

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190009

This book provides a peek into the career of a glass blower. It covers the history behind the career, the process for making blown glass, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Cheese Maker

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190047

This book provides a peek into the career of a cheese maker. It covers the history behind the career, the process of making cheese, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Among Us: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190597

Almost overnight, Among Us went from a little-known indie game to one of the world's biggest multiplayer hits. Readers will discover how the game was made and find out everything they need to succeed in online matches. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Animal Crossing: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190528

Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will find out everything they need to know to start exploring their own island communities in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Animal Crossing: Characters

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190542

Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will meet the colorful characters of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch and find out what it takes to befriend them. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Animal Crossing: Collecting Fish, Bugs, and Fossils

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190573

Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will get a close-up look at the incredible wildlife of Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch and find out how to catch these colorful critters. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Animal Crossing: Decorating and Customizing

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190559

Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will discover the many options for customizing their characters and decorating their islands in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Animal Crossing: Gathering and Crafting

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190566

Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will learn how to gather useful supplies and use them to craft all kinds of items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Blacksmith

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534190030

This book provides a peek into the career of a blacksmith. It covers the history behind the career, the process for forging, and what experience is needed to become a master of the craft. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlight key 21st Century content including global awareness, business literacy, and learning and innovation skills. Hands-on activities encourage creative and design thinking. Book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and sidebars.

Weather

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602797239

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the earth's weather.

Smart Farming

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172487

What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Farming, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in agriculture. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills backmatter content.

A Better Alarm System

Peter Pasque (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534141001

How could a smarter electronic alarm system make life easier for your friends or family? Great inventors use a process called design thinking to help them identify problems, big and small, and create solutions for them. This book introduces readers to design thinking and asks them to imagine an alarm system that might keep out a snooping sibling--and then design it themselves. Design thinking fosters innovation, creativity, and even empathy--essential learning for students. Book includes table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, infographics, and instructions.

A Better App

Heather Newman (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534140998

How could a smarter app make life easier for your friends or family? Great inventors use a process called design thinking to help them identify problems, big and small, and create solutions for them. This book introduces readers to design thinking and asks them to look at apps they already use (the pros and cons of them) in a specific way to figure out how to improve them. Design thinking fosters innovation, creativity, and even empathy--essential learning for students. Book includes table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, infographics, and instructions.

A Better Lunch Line

Ben Rearick (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534140974

How could a smarter lunch line make life easier for the kids and teachers in your school? Great inventors use a process called design thinking to help them identify problems, big and small, and create solutions for them. This book introduces readers to design thinking and asks them to look at their school lunch line (the pros and cons of it) in a specific way to figure out how to improve it. Design thinking fosters innovation, creativity, and even empathy--essential learning for students. Book includes table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars, infographics, and instructions.

Patterns and Numbers in Minecraft

Adam Hellebuyck, Mike Medvinsky (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534140929

Using the fun, interactive world of Minecraft and key concepts in STEAM, two teachers developed the Minecraft and STEAM series to be used in and out of the classroom. In Minecraft and STEAM, students discover that Minecraft isn't just a game, it's a tool that can be used to learn about real-world science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Patterns and Numbers in Minecraft: Math focuses on math but includes other STEAM concepts in the sidebars. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, sources for further reading, and an extension activity.