21st Century Skills Library

Life in the 21st century: there is precious little time today to adequately prepare kids for the demands they will face tomorrow. Every moment--and every resource--in your library needs to count. Cherry Lake Publishing is pleased to offer a new series of books, 21st Century Skills Library, that help prepare kids for their future in this new century. Aligned to standards and the Partnership for 21st skills framework, these books are designed to help your library remain relevant in this era of accountability. Twenty-first century learning is about the process of integrating and using knowledge, not just the acquisition of facts and procedures. Using innovative callouts, the 21st Century Skills Library challenges students to think beyond facts and focus on learning.

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Gardening by the Numbers

You probably know that gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature. Did you know that is also a great way to sharpen your real world math skills? Whether you're measuring plant… More →

Ellen Ochoa

Ellen Ochoa's has a passion for engineering, space, and science. Readers will find out how Ochoa used this passion to earn a doctorate from Stanford and become the first Hispanic American… More →

Language Arts · Social Studies

Homeland Security

In Homeland Security, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current… More →

Dinner by the Numbers

A family dinner is a great way to reconnect with family members at the end of the day. Readers will learn how to make family dinnertime special and find out that math skills are essential to… More →

Sound Engineer

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

Lunch by the Numbers

Lunch is an important part of staying energized in the middle of the day. Readers will discover that using math to calculate calories and portion sizes can help them make healthy food choices More →

Language Arts · Social Studies

Electing Leaders

In Electing Leaders, readers will learn about another side of the American government, both past and present. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia, and ask questions about current events More →

Fire Ant

Fire ants are tiny, but they pack a powerful sting. Some kinds of fire ants were accidentally brought to North America from South America in cargo ships. Look inside to learn how these… More →