Smithsonian Informational Text: Creative Solutions, 6-Book Set, Grades 2-3

Take students on a virtual tour of the Smithsonian! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book set is devoted to finding innovative solutions to problems. Perfect for grades 2-3 students, these books will 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. Titles include: Cooking Innovations, From Grass to Bridge, Growing Plants in Space, Helping People See, Staying Dry, Taking Photos from Space.

Key Features :

i : This 6-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.
ii : Strengthen literacy skills and content-area knowledge with high-interest readers
iii : Learn to apply the engineering design process to solve real-world problems
iv : Promote the 4 Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity
v : Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields