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Learn about the world of optics, where light bends to help us see the sights! Most of us rely on our eyes to see and understand the world. Yet, human eyes are far from perfect. Innovations such as glasses, goggles, and prisms have changed how we see the world. Learn how light is the key to sight!
Featuring a high-interest topic based on Smithsonian content, this STEAM 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:
Learn about the world of optics, where light bends to help us see the sights! Most of us rely on our eyes to see and understand the world. Yet, human eyes are far from perfect. Innovations such as glasses, goggles, and prisms have changed how we see the world. Learn how light is the key to sight!
Featuring a high-interest topic based on Smithsonian content, this STEAM 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:
Grade: PK-1
Price: $8.99
Bei Bei is a giant panda who lives at the National Zoo. What things are needed in his enclosure to keep him healthy and happy? This Spanish title teaches STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Learn about sharks and how scientists study them! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this Spanish STEAM reader introduces kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Learn about the many steps that are involved with building a beaver lodge with this Spanish STEAM reader. Introduce kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Getting food to go is easy and convenient. But it's not always good for the planet. This Spanish title introduces kindergarten students to the importance of recycling through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: PK-1
Price: $8.99
Learn about types of lighting from the past and present and introduce kindergarten students to STEAM topics with this STEAM reader. This Spanish title features a simple STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Introduce kindergarten students to the concept of buoyancy and STEAM topics through real-world examples. This Spanish STEAM reader features a simple, hands-on STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Learn how crayons are made and introduce kindergarten students to STEAM topics with this fun STEAM reader! This Spanish title features a simple, hands-on STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Toys are designed to do different things. With this Spanish book, learn how a toy's design affects its function and introduce kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Learn about the many ways there are to fold paper with this Spanish STEAM reader created in collaboration with Smithsonian. Introduce kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Different types of containers are meant to hold different types of objects. Introduce young learners to shapes and STEAM concepts with this Spanish STEAM reader created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Have you ever wondered how the wind makes a kite fly? Learn about the wind with this Spanish STEAM reader that introduces kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Have you ever wondered how doughnuts got their shape? Learn about the history of doughnuts with this Spanish STEAM reader that introduces kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Have you ever wondered how the wind makes a kite fly? Learn about the wind with this Spanish STEAM reader that introduces kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: PK-1
Price: $8.99
Introduce kindergarten students to early science and STEAM topics through real-world examples. This Spanish STEAM reader features a simple, hands-on STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Introduce kindergarten students to life science and STEAM topics through real-world examples. This Spanish STEAM reader features a simple, hands-on STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how prosthetic devices and 3D printing have helped injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins! This Spanish STEAM reader builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how zookeepers keep animals healthy and happy with this Spanish STEAM reader that uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how silk is harvested from silkworm cocoons with this Spanish STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge. Students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems through real-world examples.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how musical instruments work with this Spanish STEAM reader that builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
On a hot day, what can people do to cool off? Learn about the many ways there are to keep cool. This Spanish STEAM reader builds literacy and critical thinking through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn about the many ways humans can get warm when they are too cold. This Spanish book 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.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn the history of shadow puppets and the technology behind them with this Spanish STEAM reader that features a STEAM challenge. Students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems through real-world examples.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Finesse your sandcastle-building skills with this Spanish title that examines the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. This STEAM reader for 1st grade features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn about technologies that humans have developed by studying butterflies! This Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how technology has improved lighthouses over time with this book 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.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Everyone needs clean water, but not everyone has access to it. Learn how people are working to solve the clean water problem with this Spanish book that gives insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This Spanish book 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.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! This Spanish book 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.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this Spanish STEAM reader that builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. This Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that gives insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.
Grade: PK-1
Price: $8.99
Bei Bei is a giant panda who lives at the National Zoo. What things are needed in his enclosure to keep him healthy and happy? This Spanish title teaches STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Learn about sharks and how scientists study them! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this Spanish STEAM reader introduces kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Learn about the many steps that are involved with building a beaver lodge with this Spanish STEAM reader. Introduce kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Getting food to go is easy and convenient. But it's not always good for the planet. This Spanish title introduces kindergarten students to the importance of recycling through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: PK-1
Price: $8.99
Learn about types of lighting from the past and present and introduce kindergarten students to STEAM topics with this STEAM reader. This Spanish title features a simple STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Introduce kindergarten students to the concept of buoyancy and STEAM topics through real-world examples. This Spanish STEAM reader features a simple, hands-on STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Learn how crayons are made and introduce kindergarten students to STEAM topics with this fun STEAM reader! This Spanish title features a simple, hands-on STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Toys are designed to do different things. With this Spanish book, learn how a toy's design affects its function and introduce kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Learn about the many ways there are to fold paper with this Spanish STEAM reader created in collaboration with Smithsonian. Introduce kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Different types of containers are meant to hold different types of objects. Introduce young learners to shapes and STEAM concepts with this Spanish STEAM reader created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Have you ever wondered how the wind makes a kite fly? Learn about the wind with this Spanish STEAM reader that introduces kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Have you ever wondered how doughnuts got their shape? Learn about the history of doughnuts with this Spanish STEAM reader that introduces kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a STEAM activity.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Have you ever wondered how the wind makes a kite fly? Learn about the wind with this Spanish STEAM reader that introduces kindergarten students to STEAM concepts through real-world examples and a hands-on STEAM activity.
Grade: PK-1
Price: $8.99
Introduce kindergarten students to early science and STEAM topics through real-world examples. This Spanish STEAM reader features a simple, hands-on STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: K-1
Price: $8.99
Introduce kindergarten students to life science and STEAM topics through real-world examples. This Spanish STEAM reader features a simple, hands-on STEAM activity that takes students through the steps of the engineering design process.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how prosthetic devices and 3D printing have helped injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins! This Spanish STEAM reader builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how zookeepers keep animals healthy and happy with this Spanish STEAM reader that uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how silk is harvested from silkworm cocoons with this Spanish STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge. Students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems through real-world examples.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how musical instruments work with this Spanish STEAM reader that builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
On a hot day, what can people do to cool off? Learn about the many ways there are to keep cool. This Spanish STEAM reader builds literacy and critical thinking through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn about the many ways humans can get warm when they are too cold. This Spanish book 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.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn the history of shadow puppets and the technology behind them with this Spanish STEAM reader that features a STEAM challenge. Students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems through real-world examples.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Finesse your sandcastle-building skills with this Spanish title that examines the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. This STEAM reader for 1st grade features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn about technologies that humans have developed by studying butterflies! This Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how technology has improved lighthouses over time with this book 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.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Everyone needs clean water, but not everyone has access to it. Learn how people are working to solve the clean water problem with this Spanish book that gives insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This Spanish book 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.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! This Spanish book 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.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this Spanish STEAM reader that builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Grade: 1-2
Price: $9.99
Learn how light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. This Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that gives insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.