Saving a Species
Learn how Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is working hard to save animal species from extinction. This high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM activity.
Item Number:28921
ISBN:9781493867066
Creating a Habitat
Take a virtual tour of Smithsonian National Zoo's Small Mammal House with this high-interest STEAM reader! Along the way, learn about the factors that zookeepers must take into consideration when designing enclosures for zoo animals.
Item Number:28878
ISBN:9781493866632
Saving Migratory Birds
Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book builds literacy skills and uses real-world examples to show how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
Item Number:28923
ISBN:9781493867080
Making an Ocean Ecosystem
Learn how they aquariums are created and how their tiniest members play big roles in these underwater worlds! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28935
ISBN:9781493867202
Color-Changing Cephalopods
Read about the scientists who are closely studying cephalopods to learn how to mimic their amazing changeability." Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge."
Item Number:28929
ISBN:9781493867141
The Science of Glass
Learn how something as simple as glass has played a huge role in scientific exploration! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28931
ISBN:9781493867165
Plant Invaders
Learn how people are working to stop the growth of invasive plant species and what you can do to help! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28934
ISBN:9781493867196
Making Maps
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.
Item Number:28880
ISBN:9781493866656
The Science of Gems
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.
Item Number:28882
ISBN:9781493866670
Safe Cycling
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.
Item Number:28884
ISBN:9781493866694
Cooking Innovations
Learn about new innovations and technology behind great cooking with this informative 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.
Item Number:28886
ISBN:9781493866717
Staying Dry
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.
Item Number:28887
ISBN:9781493866724
Bones on Display
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.
Item Number:28877
ISBN:9781493866625
Solving Problems at the Zoo
Learn how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This 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.
Item Number:28872
ISBN:9781493866571
Hatching a Chick
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.
Item Number:28876
ISBN:9781493866618
Piecing Art Together
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.
Item Number:28879
ISBN:9781493866649
Living in Sunlight Extremes
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.
Item Number:28881
ISBN:9781493866663
Creative Machines
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.
Item Number:28883
ISBN:9781493866687
Growing Plants in Space
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.
Item Number:28885
ISBN:9781493866700
Dealing with Wildfires
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.
Item Number:28888
ISBN:9781493866731
Protecting a Sinking City
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.
Item Number:28889
ISBN:9781493866748
Mimicking Nature
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.
Item Number:28890
ISBN:9781493866755
Life in a Cube
Learn how studying life in one cubic foot can teach us about life on the entire planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28922
ISBN:9781493867073
Digging Up Dinosaurs
Learn how scientists and museum curators bring dinosaur fossils from the ground into museum exhibits for all to see! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.
Item Number:28924
ISBN:9781493867097