US/CA STEAM Look Book 2022

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Build Your Knowledge of | SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | ART | MATH | with hoopla

Back to School is upon us and we have everything you need to get your patrons—kids and adults— ready for another year of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. So many times, we talk about STEAM as a path to in-demand careers, and that’s true, but it also helps build a stronger foundation for other life skills like problem-solving and creativity. Grab the attention of more patrons by showing them ways STEAM can yield unexpected benefits.

Let’s talk about engineering for a second. Of course, our selections help readers understand how everything from buildings to bridges are built. But you could also curate a collection to highlight a broader view of women or culture with titles like Classified: The Secret Life of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. STEAM can be the building blocks for any theme your patrons love.

This quarter, you’ll find an all-ages page dedicated to each of the STEAM concepts plus focus pages for early learners as well as teens and adults. Like always, the back cover features some of the most popular titles on hoopla. So, browse the catalog and remember the Resource Center when you’re looking for ideas and materials to engage your community with hoopla.

Thank you, Jeff and the hoopla Team

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Binge on STEAM Content!

Do you have patrons who are looking to dive into STEAM learning? hoopla BingePass gives them access to hundreds of titles for seven days—with just one borrow!

The BingePasses from Curiosity Stream and The Great Courses are chock full of great STEAM content that lets patrons learn something new or dig deeper into a favorite topic.

And stay tuned, as more great BingePass content will be coming throughout 2022 and beyond.

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In the following pages, you’ll find STEAM titles for kids of all ages, even early learners. Here, though, we offer some options for helping your youngest patrons develop strong emotional and coping skills through fun and friendly titles across all formats.

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Dinosaurs, outer space, and super glue are a few of the subjects waiting for your science buffs. Did you know that super glue was discovered by scientists trying to make better plastic lenses for the US Army? Learn fun facts like this and so much more with great content on hoopla.

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Your patrons don’t have to be great inventors…yet. Inspire them to greatness with titles that cover technology from the pharaohs to Facebook, in every format on hoopla. There are even comics to kickstart the interest of the most reluctant readers.

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The lifelong need for engineering knowledge starts with stacking blocks and usually culminates in learning to pack the refrigerator without creating a mess. Prepare your patrons for the life of an engineer, professional or not, with these great titles.

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STEM becomes STEAM with the welcome addition of Art, which forms the basis for the ability to think creatively. That process allows kids and adults to solve even the most complex problems. Add the A to your fall programming and maybe you’ll spark the next great artist or innovator.

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Math = fun. It doesn’t have to be practice tables and flashcards. We’ve got titles on Minecraft, brainteasers, and a lot more. They’re bound to get readers interested in math for the first time or after a long hiatus.

We even have Sesame Street—ah, ah, ah, we love to count.

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Available starting July 1

The hoopla Book Club is a great way to engage patrons.

We provide all the tools you need to host clubs in-person or virtually. Plus, we make sure spotlight pricing is easy on your budget. Host a book club today; hoopla has done the hard part for you.

Summer Spotlight Selection | The Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz “[A]n incisive, suspenseful, and head-spinning tale.”

– Booklist Learn more and find reader resources for your next book club at resources.hoopladigital.com

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GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB August 1 - October 31, 2022

Spotlight Selection:

Usagi Yojimbo Book 1: The Ronin

by Stan Sakai The setting is 17th century Japan, when the age of civil wars has barely ended and the Shogun has established power. The samurai is the ruling class throughout the land, following a warrior's code of honor known as Bushido. Usagi Yojimbo Book 1 chronicles this time of settling unrest and political intrigue, told through the story of a wandering and masterless samurai named Miyamoto Usagi, aka Usagi Yojimbo! One of the great classics of the last 20 years, perfect for all ages.

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Learn more and find reader resources for your next book club at theclub.hoopladigital.com/graphicnovel

Since not everyone will be interested in STEAM, we’ve built an eclectic selection for your teen and adult crowd. It’s equal parts STEAM, selfimprovement, and entertainment. So if they don’t see a title to love on this list, there are a million more on hoopla!

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Ready for a break from studying? Patrons of all ages can kick back to read, listen, and watch these popular titles on hoopla, whether at home or on the go.

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Bonus Borrows Return in August!

Patrons will be able to choose from hundreds of titles in themes such as STEAM for All Ages and more—all available without using a hoopla Instant borrow, and at no cost for libraries!