Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition

How do you motivate kids to learn new STEM skills and put them on a path toward science and engineering? Turn it into a game! Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition uses "skill trees" to chart a path toward proficiency in subjects like 3D printing, sewing, and robotics, enabling them to see their learning progress. Activities such as creating cardboard sculptures and wearable tech provide a launching point for exploration and inspiration. Ignite the curiosity of young minds!

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Steph Piper, Steph Piper
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 16.12.2025
• EAN: 9781680458725
• ISBN: 978-1-68045-872-5
• No. of pages: 90
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Creativity; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Crafts & Hobbies, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Technology / How Things Work-Are Made, Interactive & activity books & packs, Handicrafts (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Handicrafts, Children’s interactive and activity books and kits, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books / General