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Created in partnership with the Smithsonian, a STEAM-supporting leveled reader explains how astronauts function in challenging space environments impacted by weightlessness, cramped quarters and minim

Packed with facts and informative sidebars and featuring a hands-on STEAM challenge, this addition to the Smithsonian Readers series describes the history of the Space Shuttle Program and the many iss

"Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly! Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground be

The Arctic ecosystem is changing. The temperature is getting warmer, and the polar ice is melting. Polar scientists from around the world study the Arctic because changes there affect the entire planet. What have they found? Discover why it's so important to save the Arctic! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenge is ideal for makerspace activities, and guides students through every stage of the engineering design process. This book features: • Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems• Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math• Career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields• Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy

Electric vehicles, or EVs, have been around for over 100 years. The first EV that people could buy went on sale in 1894. The "Electrobat" could go 25 miles on one battery charge. Today's EVs are light, speedy, affordable, and can travel far on a single charge. Learn why modern EVs are enticing drivers to "dump the pump" and how EVs have evolved over time! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenge is ideal for makerspace activities, and guides students through every stage of the engineering design process. This book features: • Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems• Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math• Career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields• Dynamic images and text features e

"Nature is not always kind. Earthquakes and storms wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories can be lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve cultu

"Most people have not heard of the clouded leopard. This relative of lions, tigers, and panthers is very shy. This makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out what makes cl

Uses hands-on STEAM activities and career profiles in an engaging introduction to the science behind space suits that uses real-world examples to teach how the engineering design process has been used

"Frogs are amazing animals that face danger from climate change and habitat loss. Now a deadly fungus threatens them, too. Scientists are working hard to save them. Can these amphibians bounce back be

"Overfishing and changes in crabs' habitats have reduced the number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay. This is a disaster. Many people depend on blue crabs for their jobs. Learn how scientists have

"Streams are an important part of our world. They are the source of drinking water for countless plants and animals. But many streams are eroding. This hurts the wildlife that depends on them. In Mary

"Have you ever wondered how something flies? Wilbur and Orville Wright had the same question more than 100 years ago. They owned a bicycle shop, but they wanted to create a flying machine. Today, the

Heres an easy-to-use, quick reference guide for apps that supplement student learning. It gives suggestions for how teachers can implement each app in the classroom and for how parents can use the app

"Imagine having a job where you get paid to draw plants! That's what botanical illustrators do. Learn about this job, the tools that are used, and how it helps science. Get inside the mind of an illus

"Did you know astronauts train in water before going to space? They are not the only people who do. Athletes and doctors use pools, too. Athletes train in water when they are hurt. Doctors use water t

"Most of us rely on our eyes to see and understand the world. Yet, human eyes are far from perfect. Over the years, we have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. Let's meet the innovations t

"How did sailors long ago know how to get from here to there? They needed smarts, bravery, and tools of navigation! Many of the tools used then are stilled used in some form today. Of course, modern t

"What happens after death? That was a big question for ancient Egyptians. They believed that a person needs his or her body in death as much as in life. So they did all they could to preserve and prot