Smithsonian Informational Text: History & Culture Grades K-1: 6-Book Set

How do musical instruments make sound? How does shivering help a person stay warm? Find the answers to these questions with this STEAM book set! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this set builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. The hands-on STEAM challenges are ideal for makerspace activities and guide students through each stage of the engineering design process. The real-world examples give students insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems. With dynamic images and intriguing text features to enhance the reading experience, this set will engage students' minds and imaginations! This set includes (titles may be substituted): • Cooling Off • Lighting the Night • Making Music • Staying Afloat • Staying Warm • Taking Food To-Go