Smithsonian Informational Text: The Natural World Grades 2-3: 6-Book Set

How are engineers working to save Venice from sinking? How are earthquakes predicted? How do wildfires start? 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. Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian with these titles: Blue Crab Comeback; Dealing with Wildfires; Mapping the Milky Way; Mimicking Nature; Predicting Earthquakes; Protecting a Sinking City. | 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. | Multiple authors contributed to this product.