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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Titles

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Dental Hygienist

Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Dental Hygienist, including training and skills needed. More →

Astronaut

Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming an astronaut. Includes profiles of prominent astronauts. More →

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 →

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 →

Language Arts · Social Studies

What is Yellow Peril?

Students will learn about yellow peril and discover how it endangers lives and leads to racially motivated hate crimes against Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in America. This series… More →

Great White Sharks

This book takes readers on a journey under the sea to discover the fascinating facts about great white sharks, including physical features, habitat, life cycle, food, and more. Photos,… More →

Nanotechnologist

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the… More →

Veterinarian

Introduces readers to the cool career of veterinarian by giving a better understanding of this cool job. More →