Smithsonian Informational Text: The Natural World Grades K-2: 9-Book Set

This 9-Book Set features hands-on STEAM challenges, uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems, makes STEAM career connections, and highlights all aspects of STEAM.

How do snowflakes form? How do wildfires start? What problems does light pollution cause? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set devoted to the natural world! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. This set features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspaces and that guide students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Each book includes content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math! Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian with these titles: Making Shade, Planning Garden Life, Playing with Wind, Powered by the Sun, Seeing More Stars, Studying Snowflakes, Dealing with Wildfires, Mimicking Nature, Protecting a Sinking City.