21st century skills innovation library. Makers as innovators

"As they become more common and more powerful, 3D printers are allowing makers everywhere to bring their ideas to life. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they discover how 3D printers work and how makers are using them today. They will also learn how to create their own inventions from 3D computer models."--Publisher's web site.

Around the world, makers come together to share their ideas and inventions at Maker Faires. Readers will integrate visual information with text and learn technical word meanings as they read what it is like to visit these incredible events and see some of the world's most innovative new projects. They will also find out how to volunteer at Maker Faires or event plan their own maker events.

"Learn about the exciting new technology behind e-textiles and find out how to create e-textile projects of your own" --

"The Raspberry Pi is a small computer that allows almost anyone to learn about computer programming. Readers will discover new processes, integrate visual information with text, and learn technical word meanings as they find out how the Raspberry Pi was invented and how makers are using it today. They will also learn how to set up and begin programming their own Raspberry Pis."--Publisher's web site.

Learn how to think critically about the design of things you want to make. Readers will learn to analyze the efficiency of their plans, while still feeling encouraged to push forward with new ideas. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between new concepts in this book and other makers-related concepts they may already know. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information...

"Learn intermediate HTML5 skills with these interesting activities. With this companion to Web Design with HTML5, makers can take their computer skills to the next level. Photos, sidebars, and callouts help readers draw connections between new concepts in this book and other makers-related concepts they may already know. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--Provided...

"Makers of all ages are using LEGO bricks to create robots. In this book, students learn more about this recent innovation through detailed explanations built to foster creativity and critical thinking. Fun, engaging text introduces readers to new ideas and builds on maker-related concepts they may already know. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."-- FIRST robotics stands...

Scratch is a programming language developed to help children express themselves with new technologies, and bring their own ideas to life. Scratch-- named after a cat named Scratchy-- allows you to build programs by snapping "blocks" together in a software program. Discover how to get started in Scratch, and create your own programs.

Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn about designing and playing your own board games.

"At Maker Fests, makers of all kinds come together to show off their projects and share knowledge with the public. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn how to host their own Maker Fests. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities. Additional tools, including a glossary and an index, help students learn new vocabulary and locate information."--

"Have you ever wondered what's inside of your favorite electronic toys? Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will [learn] the art of innovation."--