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Failures That Fueled Transportation

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942000

The world might be a different place if people gave up on these transportation innovations after they first failed. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Surprising Starts of Health and Hygiene Products

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941973

Failed inventions and unexpected uses abound in this look at the contribution of failures to the health industry. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Failures Turned into Tech Fortunes

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941980

Technology rules the world, but some tech products succeeded only after failure. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Favorite Toys Made from Failures

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941997

What do you do with a failed product? Make it a best-selling toy! Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Business Innovations Made by Mistake

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941959

From sticky notes to synthetic dyes, this title highlights products that were supposed to be something else entirely. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

Delicious Food Mishaps

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941966

Mistakes in the kitchen made the products in this title better than ever. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

What Veterinarians Need to Know

Joe Rhatigan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941867

Veterinarians need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's animals healthy. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Firefighters Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941836

Firefighters need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to put out the world's fires. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941843

Nurse practitioners need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world healthy. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Pilots Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941850

Pilots need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to take to the skies. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Farmers Need to Know

Joe Rhatigan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941829

Farmers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world fed. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Auto Mechanics Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941799

Auto mechanics need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's automobiles running. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Construction Managers Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941812

Construction managers need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep building bigger and better. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

How Plastic Changed the World

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941782

The plastic industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.

How Digital Communications Changed the World

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941744

The digital communications industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.

How Energy Changed the World

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941751

The energy industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.

How Agriculture Changed the World

Stephanie Feldstein (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941737

The agriculture industry has profoundly impacted our world. The Planet Human series breaks down the human impact on the environment over time and around the globe. Each title presents important high-interest natural science nonfiction content with global relevance.

Streaming: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931929

Streaming services like Twitch draw countless millions of viewers every day. Readers will learn all about the history of video game livestreaming, from its days as a niche hobby to its mainstream breakthrough. They'll also find out what it takes to succeed in today's highly competitive streaming environment.

On the Scoreboard

Heather Williams (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668932018

On the Scoreboard digs into how each sport is scored, how players work to score more, and score-based records. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.

Engineering a Win

Stephanie Loureiro (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668932032

Engineering a Win digs into the many ways engineering has led to better equipment, facilities, and better overall athletic performance. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.

Every Second Counts

Kristy Stark (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668932001

Every Second Counts digs into the timing of sports, including: timing of each sport, speed and velocity, and how shaving off time can win the game. Using colorful and engaging infographics, the Sports-Graphics series breaks down the STEM concepts behind a range of popular sports. Includes charts, graphs, and maps to provide key content in an appealing and accessible way.

Call of Duty Warzone: Beginner's Guide

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668931943

Combining the classic gameplay of the bestselling Call of Duty series with the battle royale format of games like Fortnite, Call of Duty Warzone has become one of the biggest competitive multiplayer games in the world. In this book, readers will find out how the game was made and learn everything they need to know to succeed in online matches. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

Climate Change in Infographics

Renae Gilles (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172982

Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.

The Sky Is Falling: Impact Earth

Jason M. Burns (author) Dustin Evans (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923610

Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. But when the villain Mammal Man shows up with a plan to rid the planet of reptiles, it will take all of Robot Boy's problem-solving skills to stop the warm-blooded bad guy from enacting his plan--to crash an asteroid into Earth. This graphic novel series includes character biographies, STEM-focused sidebars, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.

School's Out: Calm Before the Storm

Jason M. Burns (author) Dustin Evans (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923665

When the end of the school year finally arrives, it's time for the last-day-of-school carnival! But Robot Boy and his friends are forced to run for cover--the ultimate party pooper, Rain Out, has assembled a storm big enough to drench all their fun. Robotics fan Imran always felt at home among machines. Then, he was bitten by an experimental robot designed using nanotechnology. It transformed him into Robot Boy, the most scientifically advanced superhero the town of Poppy Cobbler has ever seen. This graphic novel series includes character biographies, STEM-focused sidebars, hands-on activities, fast facts, table of contents, glossary, and index.