{"product_id":"skill-seeker-young-maker-edition-9781680458725","title":"Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspire discovery in budding makers!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkill Seeker: Young Maker Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e3D Printing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVinyl Cutting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectronics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrafting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRobotics\u003c\/li\u003e . . . and more!\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders choose character avatars to help engage and personalize the learning experience, and color achievement badges to track their progress and unlock new challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo start readers down their paths, special Learn \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCultivate the young makers in your life with \u003ci\u003eSkill Seeker: Young Maker Edition\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steph Piper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Make Community, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781680458725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePiper, Steph:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Steph Piper is a creative technologist and maker, and serves as the library makerspace manager at the University of Southern Queensland. She also runs Maker Queen AU, a small business creating beautiful soldering kits to inspire others to learn electronics skills, as well as the GlowStitch line of machine-sewable LEDs. Steph created the Party Button art installation, a cross walk interface designed to play party music that was featured at Curiocity Festival in Brisbane. She is based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Steph Piper \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47493711626397,"sku":"9781680458725","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d119fee9-6933-43f2-a070-b260fe20b746.jpg?v=1766123270","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/skill-seeker-young-maker-edition-9781680458725","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}