STEAMed Magazine July 2016 | Page 37

SEEING WHAT OTHERS DON’T Ever wonder why you can put the pieces together around a topic or arts area that others just can’t?This fascinating book from Gary Klein explore what makes us tick and why each of us has a unique set of abilities and talents that give us incredible insights.   THE POWER OF HABIT This book is a fantastic reminder of why we practice and how we practice a habit. There have been more and more studies recently that habitually practicing your creativity can make you a healthier, happier, and more productive person.  Who wouldn’t want that?   TEACHING OUTSIDE THE LINES We’re going to keep adding to your professional bookshelf with this quick-read by Doug Johnson.  In this book, Doug shares why creativity is not a nice “extra” but a “must-have” in the 21st century classroom. This book delivers surefire strategies for equipping learners across all grades and subjects with the motivation and critical thinking skills to thrive in our high-tech future.   WIRED TO CREATE I am fascinated by what causes us all to have our own unique stamp on creativity.  This book, Wired to Create, offers a glimpse inside the “messy minds” of highly creative people. Showcasing current research, along with engaging examples of artists and innovators throughout history, the book shines a light on the practices and habits of mind that promote creative thinking.   ORIGINALS If you ever feel like you’re alone in the world, this is the book for you.  Inside, Adam Grant showcases how the people who make the biggest, most lasting changes to our world are those who stand just outside of the box. As innovative educators, you’ll find yourself reflected in page after page in this book.   37