Smithsonian Informational Text: Creative Solutions Grades 3-5: 9-Book Set

Ages 8+ / Grades 3+

How did NASA scientists build a reusable spacecraft? Why are electric vehicles good for the environment? Students will find the answers to these questions and many more with this STEAM book set devoted to finding creative solutions to problems! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this set builds students’ reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspace activities and that guide students through every step of the engineering design process. It makes STEAM career connections by offering career advice from real-life Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Each book in this set touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Nine books, 32 pages each. Each book measures 9″ x 7″ x 0.13″. Titles included:

• Taking Photos from Space
• Helping People See
• From Grass to Bridge
• The Evolution of Space Suits
• Designing a Shuttle
• Electric Vehicles
• Thomas Edison: Lighting a Revolution
• The Science of Glass
• The Art and Science of Skateboarding