Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Have you ever heard of a space farmer? Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in collaboration with the...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

To be a chef, you need to have a great palate, knife skills, and... science skills? It's true, cooking requires more "science" than you might think! Learn about the innovations and technology behind great cooking with this informative book. Created in collaboration with...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Bike riding is a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous. Read about how people have made cycling safe over the years. Learn how bicycles have changed over time and how bike parts, equipment, and trails make cycling safer. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
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Spend a day in the life of a bird keeper and learn how they are "hatching" new plans to help endangered birds! Students will learn how an egg hatches, the incubation period, and about bird species such as the Kiwi, the emperor penguin, and the Guam rail. Created in...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
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Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian National Zoo's Small Mammal House with this high-interest STEAM book! Along the way, learn how zookeepers designed a habitat for the black-footed ferret, an animal once thought to be extinct. You'll also learn about the many...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
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Imagine getting ready for bed when the sun is still shining, or eating lunch when it's dark outside. How are such things possible? Learn how people in places such as Alaska, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Canada cope with days and days of sunlight and darkness. Created in...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
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Colorful gems sparkle and shine. Where do these precious stones come from? Learn about gemology, the science and study of gems, with this informative book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Take a virtual tour of the National Museum of Natural History with this high-interest STEAM book! Along the way, learn about the challenges that museums face when designing fossil exhibits. You'll also learn how studying fossils helps scientists learn about prehistoric...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Most people use maps every day. But imagine a time when a map of a place didn't exist. Without a map, how would you get there? How would you know how to get around? Navigate through history as you learn the art, science, history, and importance of making maps. Created...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

What do toothpicks, dryer lint, plastic bottles, and soup cans have in common? They are all items that have been used to create art! Found art is a type of art that involves creating pieces from found objects that are not usually considered to be artistic. Learn how...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Everyone needs clean water to live. But not everyone has access to clean water. Learn how people around the world are working hard to solve the clean water problem! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Lighthouses have helped sailors navigate for centuries. But lighthouses are not built like they used to be. Learn how innovations like computers and solar power have improved lighthouses over time. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

On a clear night, you should be able to see the stars. But we cannot always see them. Light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. Learn about light pollution with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

A Rube Goldberg machine is designed to perform a simple task through a series of elaborate steps. These simple machines are named after Reuben "Rube" Goldberg, an American cartoonist, engineer, and inventor. Learn how these fun machines work and ignite a curiosity about...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2019-05-15
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

A researcher looks at cells under a microscope.A scientist studies bacteria in a Petri dish.A student boils liquid in a test tube. What do these things all have in common? The answer is: glass! Learn how something as simple as glass has played a huge role in scientific...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2018-12-03
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Electromagnets have played a powerful role in music. Without them, we would not have electric guitars, and without electric guitars, we would not have some of the greatest songs from music history. The electric guitar was born from new technology, but how will...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2018-12-03
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Learn how employees at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are working hard to save animal species from extinction. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while...

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2018-12-03
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM

Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples....

Editeur : Teacher Created Materials
Parution : 2018-12-03
Collection : Smithsonian: Informational Text epub sans DRM