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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Yo-Yo Ma

Yo-Yo Ma is a world-class cellist who has won numerous Grammy awards and is beloved by audiences worldwide. Readers will discover how hard work and talent helped Ma rise to the top and how he More →

Bio-fuels

We currently rely on nonrenewable sources, such as oil, for most of our fuel. Scientists are working on new fuels from crops and other materials to help ease future dependence on nonrenewable More →

Energy from Wind, Sun, and Tides

Recent advances in harnessing energy from the wind, sun, and tides are explored. People are encouraged to seek resources beyond fossil fuels. More →

Geothermal Energy

Long known as a potential power source, geothermal energy - heated water from within the Earth - is now being tapped. This book outlines those efforts and looks to the future. More →

Hydroelectric Energy

For years, people have used water power to provide electricity. This study recaps that history and describes exciting new techniques. More →

Energy from Hydrogen

The country's "addiction" to oil is described and alternative energy potential from hydrogen is discussed. More →

Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy, with the potential to provide vast amounts of power, is a controversial topic. The science, history, and the controversy are explained here. More →

Searching for Oil

Oil is one of our most important natural resources. The searches for new sources - and options for alternative sources - are outlined here. More →

Electric Power Grid

Many little-know facts about electric power - and the grid that controls much of it - are explained in this fascinating book. More →

Breakfast by the Numbers

Readers will learn that a good breakfast is essential to good health. Healthy breakfast options are discussed along with ways to use real world math to make smarter choices for breakfast! More →