Creating a Habitat 6-Pack
- Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 560L
- Guided Reading Level: O
- Item: 28986
- ISBN: 9781493867714
- Language: English
Description
At Smithsonian's National Zoo, keeping the zoo animals happy and healthy is a big job. Part of this involves creating enclosures and habitats that make the animals feel at home. Learn how zookeepers designed a habitat for the black-footed ferret, a species once thought to be extinct.
Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM 6-Pack builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include:
- A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities
- Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics
- Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy
- Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields
This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that addresses literacy and engineering objectives.
Other book packs from this kit
Hatching a Chick 6-Pack
Hatching a Chick 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 710L
- Guided Reading Level: O
- Item Number: 28984
- ISBN: 9781493867691
Price: $54.99
Spend a day in the life of a bird keeper and learn how they are hatching new plans to help endangered birds with this STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Bones on Display 6-Pack
Bones on Display 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 590L
- Guided Reading Level: P
- Item Number: 28985
- ISBN: 9781493867707
Price: $54.99
Take a virtual tour of the National Museum of Natural History with this high-interest STEAM reader! Learn about the challenges involved with designing fossil exhibits and how studying fossils helps scientists learn about prehistoric species.
Piecing Art Together 6-Pack
Piecing Art Together 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 580L
- Guided Reading Level: N
- Item Number: 28987
- ISBN: 9781493867721
Price: $54.99
From dryer lint to plastic found in the ocean, learn how artists are using found objects to make beautiful art. This STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Making Maps 6-Pack
Making Maps 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 570L
- Guided Reading Level: O
- Item Number: 28988
- ISBN: 9781493867738
Price: $54.99
Most people use maps every day. But imagine a time when a map of a place didn't exist. Navigate through history as you learn the art, science, history, and importance of making maps with this innovative STEAM reader for 2nd grade.
Living in Sunlight Extremes 6-Pack
Living in Sunlight Extremes 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 560L
- Guided Reading Level: P
- Item Number: 28989
- ISBN: 9781493867745
Price: $54.99
Learn how the sun never seems to rise or set in places such as Alaska, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Canada with this STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
The Science of Gems 6-Pack
The Science of Gems 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 640L
- Guided Reading Level: P
- Item Number: 28990
- ISBN: 9781493867752
Price: $54.99
Learn how minerals form in rocks and how minerals become gems with this informative STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Creative Machines 6-Pack
Creative Machines 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 560L
- Guided Reading Level: P
- Item Number: 28991
- ISBN: 9781493867769
Price: $54.99
Learn how Rube Goldberg machines take simple tasks and make them complex--and fun! This STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge that uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Safe Cycling 6-Pack
Safe Cycling 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 580L
- Guided Reading Level: O
- Item Number: 28992
- ISBN: 9781493867776
Price: $54.99
Riding bikes can be a lot of fun, but it is even more fun when it is safe. Read about how people have made cycling safe with this STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Growing Plants in Space 6-Pack
Growing Plants in Space 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 580L
- Guided Reading Level: P
- Item Number: 28993
- ISBN: 9781493867783
Price: $54.99
What if people could grow plants in space? Would people be able to live on other planets? Scientists say yes! All plants need to grow is light, water, soil, air, and science. Learn about farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM reader.
Cooking Innovations 6-Pack
Cooking Innovations 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 560L
- Guided Reading Level: Q
- Item Number: 28994
- ISBN: 9781493867790
Price: $54.99
Learn about new innovations and technology behind great cooking with this informative 6-Pack that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Staying Dry 6-Pack
Staying Dry 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 550L
- Guided Reading Level: O
- Item Number: 28995
- ISBN: 9781493867806
Price: $54.99
Learn how scientists and engineers have studied plants and animals to come up with ideas on how to keep people dry in rainy weather. This STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Dealing with Wildfires 6-Pack
Dealing with Wildfires 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 570L
- Guided Reading Level: P
- Item Number: 28996
- ISBN: 9781493867813
Price: $54.99
This informative STEAM reader teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, how to prevent wildfires, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment.
Protecting a Sinking City 6-Pack
Protecting a Sinking City 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 590L
- Guided Reading Level: Q
- Item Number: 28997
- ISBN: 9781493867820
Price: $54.99
Learn how engineers are racing to save the city of Venice from sinking and flooding. This high-interest STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.
Mimicking Nature 6-Pack
Mimicking Nature 6-Pack
Grade: 2-3
- Lexile: 610L
- Guided Reading Level: Q
- Item Number: 28998
- ISBN: 9781493867837
Price: $54.99
Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world.
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 2 Add-on Pack
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 2 Add-on Pack
Grade: 2
- Item Number: 29136
- ISBN: 9781425826604
Price: $129.99
This Add-on Pack includes one copy of each of the 15 titles in the Smithsonian STEAM Readers Grade 2 Kit.
Kits from this series
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Kindergarten Kit
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Kindergarten Kit
Grade: K
- Interest Level: PK-2
- Item Number: 111129
- ISBN: 9781644919637
Price: $549.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM First Grade Kit
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM First Grade Kit
Grade: 1
- Interest Level: K-3
- Item Number: 111130
- ISBN: 9781644919644
Price: $619.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Second Grade Kit
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Second Grade Kit
Grade: 2
- Interest Level: 1-4
- Item Number: 111131
- ISBN: 9781644919651
Price: $639.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Third Grade Kit
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Third Grade Kit
Grade: 3
- Interest Level: 2-5
- Item Number: 111132
- ISBN: 9781644919668
Price: $699.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Fourth Grade Kit
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Fourth Grade Kit
Grade: 4
- Interest Level: 3-6
- Item Number: 111133
- ISBN: 9781644919675
Price: $699.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Fifth Grade Kit
Content and Literacy Science Readers: Georgia STEAM/STEM Fifth Grade Kit
Grade: 5
- Interest Level: 4-7
- Item Number: 111134
- ISBN: 9781644919682
Price: $639.99
Build students' literacy and science skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation! This kit aligns to the Science Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Kindergarten Kit
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Kindergarten Kit
Grade: K
- Interest Level: PK-2
- Item Number: 28840
- ISBN: 9781493866250
Price: $949.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples and hands-on STEAM challenges to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 1 Kit
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 1 Kit
Grade: 1
- Interest Level: K-3
- Item Number: 28841
- ISBN: 9781493866267
Price: $949.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 2 Kit
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 2 Kit
Grade: 2
- Interest Level: 1-4
- Item Number: 28842
- ISBN: 9781493866274
Price: $999.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 3 Kit
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 3 Kit
Grade: 3
- Interest Level: 2-5
- Item Number: 28843
- ISBN: 9781493866281
Price: $999.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 4 Kit
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 4 Kit
Grade: 4
- Lexile: 650L-810L
- Guided Reading Level: S-W
- Interest Level: 3-6
- Item Number: 28844
- ISBN: 9781493866298
Price: $999.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 5 Kit
Smithsonian STEAM Readers: Grade 5 Kit
Grade: 5
- Lexile: 720L-860L
- Guided Reading Level: S-X
- Interest Level: 4-7
- Item Number: 28845
- ISBN: 9781493866304
Price: $999.99
Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this dynamic kit builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. It features hands-on STEAM challenges and STEAM career advice.
