Building Lighthouses

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 book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This book builds young readers' foundational literacy skills and is ideal for 1st grade students or ages 5-7. | 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. | Nellie was born in New York City and moved to the midwest when she was a girl. She grew up on a real working farm where she helped to care for the animals and grow crops. Farm life showed her the importance of taking care of the natural world.