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Snowboarding (21st Century Skills Innovation Library)

Written by Jim Fitzpatrick
A nice overview of the sport, in this book you will learn about snowboard equipment, safety, the...
3rd - 6th
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Soccer (Innovation in Sports)

Written by K C Kelley
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make...
3rd - 8th
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Soccer (Real World Math: Sports)

Written by Cecilia Minden
Learn about the connection between math and soccer.
3rd - 8th
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Speed Skating (Real World Math: Sports)

Written by Katie Marsico and Cecilia Minden
Learn about the connection between math and speed skating.
3rd - 8th
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Sports Broadcasting (Innovation in Entertainment)

Written by Prof Michael Teitelbaum
In 1920, the first collegiate football game was broadcast on Radio. Today, many sports actually...
3rd - 8th
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Starling (Animal Invaders)

Written by Susan Heinrichs Gray
Starlings have glossy feathers and are aggressive competitors for nesting sites. Native to Europe...
3rd - 8th
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Starting Your Own Business (Real World Math: Personal Finance)

Written by Cecilia Minden

Do you have a great idea? Do you think customers would pay to buy your product or service? Read this...

3rd - 6th
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Steroids (Health at Risk)

Written by A R Schaefer
This book examines the basic concepts of steroids through the lens of the latest scientific studies...
2nd - 8th
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Swimming (Innovation in Sports)

Written by Stephen Timblin
In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make...
3rd - 8th
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Swimming (Real World Math: Sports)

Written by Cecilia Minden and Katie Marsico
Learn about the connection between math and swimming.
3rd - 8th
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Television (Innovation in Entertainment)

Written by Prof Michael Teitelbaum
Television has been commercially available since the late 1930's. But today's television is very...
3rd - 8th
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Tennis (Real World Math: Sports)

Written by Katie Marsico and Cecilia Minden
Learn about the connection between math and tennis.
3rd - 8th
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Termite (Animal Invaders)

Written by Susan Heinrichs Gray
Termites can invade homes and cause a lot of damage. Termites that invade new countries can damage...
3rd - 8th
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Trains (Innovation in Transportation)

Written by Katie Marsico
Where is the fastest train in the world? How is it possible for a train to go under the English...
3rd - 8th
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Trees (21st Century JR Library: Plants)

Written by Christine Petersen
What are the biggest living things on Earth? Did you guess whales or elephants? The winner is not an...
2nd - 5th
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Plants We Eat

Written by Christine Petersen
Where does food come from? How many plants do we eat? Using hands on activities, young readers will...
2nd - 5th
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Plants We Wear

Written by Pam Rosenberg
Do you wear jeans? Did you ever look at the label inside your favorite jeans? It probably said that...
2nd - 5th
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Gardening by the Numbers

Written by Cecilia Minden
You probably know that gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature. Did you know that is...
3rd - 6th
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Giving Back

Written by Cecilia Minden
Do you have time, talent, or money that you can use to help others in need? Have you ever wondered...
3rd - 6th
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Grocery Shopping by the Numbers

Written by Cecilia Minden
Readers will discover some helpful hints that will help them make healthy choices at the grocery...
3rd - 6th
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Growing New Plants

Written by Terry Johnson
Some plants in your garden grow every year. Other plants grow all summer but do not return in the...
2nd - 5th
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Healing Plants

Written by Pam Rosenberg
Have you ever put aloe on sunburn? Many plants are used to help heal ailments in humans. Using hands...
2nd - 5th
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Investing: Making Your Money Work for You

Written by Cecilia Minden
Readers are introduced to some basic investment options. Sample math problems help illustrate that...
3rd - 6th
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Loyalty

Written by Lucia Raatma
Loyalty. Be faithful to a cause, ideal, or institution. Support for friends and family. The 21st...
1st - 3rd

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