Smithsonian Grade 3 Set 3: 5-Book Set

How did the Inka control water for farming? Why do astronauts train in water before going to space? Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this 5-book set builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

The hands-on STEAM challenges are ideal for makerspace activities and guide students through each stage of the engineering design process. The real-world examples give students insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.

Students will make STEAM career connections through career advice from Smithsonian employees. Each book highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. With dynamic images and intriguing text features to enhance the reading experience, this set will engage students' minds and imaginations! This set includes (titles may vary):

• Restoring Muddy Creek
• Saving Culture from Disaster
• Underwater Training
• From Grass to Bridge
• Blue Crab Comeback