Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition - Paperback

by Steph Piper (Author)

Inspire discovery in budding makers!

Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition is an activity and guide book that gamifies the learning process for key maker skills, putting beginner makers on a STEAM path where they'll want to level up!

Designed for makers ages 8-12, special skill trees provide a structured collection of skills to learn that lead young makers from one interconnected accomplishment to the next, gently challenging without overwhelming. Twelve vital Maker Skill Trees are included, covering such subjects as:

• 3D Printing
• Vinyl Cutting
• Electronics
• Crafting
• Robotics
. . . and more!

Readers choose character avatars to help engage and personalize the learning experience, and color achievement badges to track their progress and unlock new challenges.

To start readers down their paths, special Learn & Do activities explain how seemingly complex things work, like showing how simple design guidelines can lead to successful 3D models for printing; using layers as an efficient way to create drawings, paintings, and digital art; and how to apply kidpreneurship concepts to develop, test, and bring ideas to life.

Cultivate the young makers in your life with Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition!