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Solving Problems at the Zoo


Nellie Wilder


Smithsonian's National Zoo is one of Washington DC's most popular attractions. Tag along with the zookeepers and learn about the unique problems they face and their creative solutions to keeping the zoo animals happy and healthy. Created in collaboration with the...

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Being Like Butterflies


Dona Herweck Rice


What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM...

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Building Sandcastles


Dona Herweck Rice


What does it take to build an amazing sandcastle? The answer is: more than you think! Take students on a fun exploration of the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. Created in collaboration with the...

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Bones on Display


Elisa Jordan


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...

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Making Maps


Ben Nussbaum


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...

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Staying Dry


Heather Schwartz


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...

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Growing Plants in Space


Georgia Beth


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...

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Cooking Innovations


Lesley Ward


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...

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Safe Cycling


Nicole Sipe


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...

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Hatching a Chick


Dona Herweck Rice


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...

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Creating a Habitat


Saskia Lacey


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...

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Living in Sunlight Extremes


Dona Herweck Rice


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...

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The Science of Gems


Serena Haines


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...

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Making Water Safe


Nellie Wilder


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...

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Powered by the Sun


Joseph Otterman


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...

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Building Lighthouses


Nellie Wilder


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...

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Creative Machines


Dona Herweck Rice


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...

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Dealing with Wildfires


Kristy Stark


This informative title teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, the differences between different types of fire, how to prevent wildfires, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment. Created in...

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The Art of Shadow Puppets


Dona Herweck Rice


People have been using shadow puppets to entertain people for centuries. Learn the history of shadow puppets and the "technology" behind them with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with...

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Making Music


Elizabeth Austen


How do the levers, hammers, and strings of a piano work together to make music?How do the size and shape of a trumpet's bell affect its sound? Find the answers to these questions--and more--with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through...

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