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Learn about seismology and the men and women who study earthquakes! This high-interest book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn about our galaxy, the Milky Way, and the methods that scientists use to study it. This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this fun STEAM reader that builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Everyone needs clean water, but not everyone has access to it. Learn how people are working to solve the clean water problem with this book that uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how technology has improved lighthouses over time with this book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn about technologies that humans have developed by studying butterflies! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn the history of shadow puppets and the technology behind them with this STEAM reader that features a STEAM challenge. Students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems through real-world examples.

Finesse your sandcastle-building skills with this fun title that examines the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. This STEAM reader for 1st grade features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn about the many ways humans can get warm when they are too cold. This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

On a hot day, what can people do to cool off? Learn about the many ways there are to keep cool. This STEAM reader builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.

Learn how musical instruments work with this STEAM reader that builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.

Learn how silk is harvested from silkworm cocoons with this STEAM reader that features a hands-on STEAM challenge. Students will gain insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems through real-world examples.

Learn how prosthetic devices and 3D printing have helped injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins! This STEAM reader builds literacy and critical thinking skills through real-world examples and features a hands-on lab activity.

Zookeepers have developed innovative ways to help animals learn and grow. Learn how zookeepers keep animals healthy and happy with this book that uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how they aquariums are created and how their tiniest members play big roles in these underwater worlds! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn how people are working to stop the growth of invasive plant species and what you can do to help! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn how ancient Polynesians navigated the Pacific using only the stars, the sky, and the ocean as their guides! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn about the fascinating "e;science"e; behind skateboard tricks and the design of skateboards! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn how something as simple as glass has played a huge role in scientific exploration! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Read about the scientists who are closely studying cephalopods to learn how to mimic their amazing "e;changeability."e; Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this high-interest STEAM reader builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Magnets are the sparks that bring electric guitars to life! Follow the current to learn more about the world of making music with magnets! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn about the challenges the Wright Brothers overcame to become the "e;forefathers of flight."e; This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how the detailed drawings of botanical illustrators help science--and scientists! This book uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems and includes a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn how modern technology allows navigation to be more precise than ever. This Smithsonian STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Muddy Creek in Maryland is being damaged by erosion. Learn about the efforts to restore it! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, learn about the science behind mummification with this book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Find out why frogs are so amazing, and why they need our help to survive! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.