Smithsonian Informational Text: History & Culture Grades 2-3: 6-Book Set

How did people navigate at sea--without the use of modern technology? Why was mummification important to ancient Egyptian culture? Find the answers to these questions and more with this STEAM book set! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, 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: Living in Sunlight Extremes, Making a Mummy, Making Maps, Navigating at Sea, Piecing Art Together, Saving Culture from Disaster.

Key Features:

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

These Smithsonian Informational Text: History & Culture Grades 2-3: 6-Book Set in Multi are ideal for enhancing classroom instruction and engaging students in daily learning.