Hundreds of years ago, the Inka Empire was the largest on Earth. The Inka were great builders, and created roads that helped the empire run smoothly. The most impressive part of the Inka roads were the bridges that were made out of a simple resource: they were made from grass!

Featuring a high-interest topic based on Smithsonian content, this Spanish book builds literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides English language learners through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities. Features include:

• Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems
• Content that highlights every component of STEAM
• Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy
• Supports inquiry-based learning