Smithsonian Informational Text: Fun in Action, 6-Book Set, Grades 2-3

What job pays people to draw--and helps science? Why do astronauts train in water before going to space? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this set features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspaces and that guide students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian with these titles: Botanical Illustration, Creative Machines, Gem Hunters, Safe Cycling, The Wright Brothers, Underwater Training.

Key Features :

i : This 6-Book Set features hands-on STEAM challenges, uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems, makes STEAM career connections, and highlights all aspects of STEAM.ii : Strengthen literacy skills and content-area knowledge with high-interest readersiii : Learn to apply the engineering design process to solve real-world problemsiv : Promote the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativityv : Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields