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For Luke, autumn in Florida feels weird. There are no changing leaves, no cider and,worst of all, no pumpkin chucking! Can he engineer a way to bring pumpkin spice to the south? This charming story explores the theme of engineering and includes explanatory sidebars and a catapult activity for young makers to try themselves.

It's Sunday ice-cream day! But sometimes the ice-cream truck turns down a different street. Can Jerron, A.J. and Cha crack the ice-cream man's code? They want him to come their way! This book explores the theme of coding and includes explanatory sidebars and a computer-coding-related activity for young makers to try themselves.

Thunder crashes, and the electricity goes out! Sammi is crushed. Her parents had a fancy dinner planned! But no lights doesn't mean no power. Can Sammi use sun power to save the day?

Last year, Gabe's mother grew way too many zucchinis. This year, Gabe and his sister have a secret plan to take control of the garden. They have to stop the zucchini madness! This charming story explores the theme of gardening and includes explanatory sidebars and a gardening-related activity for young makers to try themselves.

Cha, Jerron, and A.J. use what they learned at computer coding camp to alter the ice cream truck's route so it passes by them on Sunday.

Mason and Mia are twins . . . but don't always get along. When Mia wins a dolphin at the fair, Mason really, really wants one, too. If only Mia could make a twin dolphin! This story explores the Makers theme of 3D Printing and helps young makers understand how it works and get excited to try it for themselves! Mia and Mason are able to make a 3D scan of the dolphin to create a 3D model, and use a special kind of melted plastic to create the three-dimensional design. Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make It Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. *Bonus Activity in the Book: Draw a picture of your favorite animal from each side-a 2D drawing, then use it to create a 3D model.

Tying into the popular Makers Movement, Makers Make it Work is a series of fun easy-to-read stories that focus on problem-solving and hands-on action. With bright, eye-catching art and explanatory sidebars with additional information on the topic, these books show kids how to use their hands, their heads, their creativity, and their problem-solving skills to overcome every challenge facing them. Jake is the best athlete in his class. Everyone wants him on their team for Color Day! But then Jake trips and gets badly hurt. How can he help his team win with a broken leg? With the Makers Make It Work series, any kid can be a Maker! Each book also includes an activity for young makers to try themselves. (Topic: Baking).

When Arun and Keya find a beehive that's caving in, they ask their neighbor Dr. Chen, who's a beekeeper, for help.

Gia and her father's camping trip is nearly ruined by his forgetfulness, but her sewing skills help to save the day.

Emma is excited about the new Rocket Club at school, until she is paired with Lily, whose projects are always bright and glittery, for the final launch.

Leo has his own slime-making business, but will that help bring his science grade up?

"When he moves to Florida, Luke misses autumns in Maine and decides to build and engineer a pumpkin catapult for the local park to help them recycle leftover jack-o'-lanterns"--

After a storm knocks out the power, Sammi cooks an anniversary dinner for her parents using a solar oven.

After a summer of too much zucchini, Gabe and his sister are determined to keep that vegetable out of their garden, but something monstrous is hiding under the leaves. Includes facts about zucchini and gardening.