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¡Aprenda cómo se hacen los crayones con este divertido e informativo libro STEAM! Perfecto para niños de jardín de infantes, este título facilita que los padres y maestros presenten STEAM a sus alumnos más pequeños. Creado en colaboración con el Smithsonian, este libro en español utiliza ejemplos del mundo real para facilitar la comprensión de los temas de STEAM. Cuenta con una actividad STEAM apropiada para la edad que es ideal para espacios...
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¡Realice un recorrido virtual por el Smithsonian! Con este libro en español, pasará un día en la vida de un cuidador de aves y aprenderá cómo están "tramando" nuevos planes para ayudar a las aves en peligro de extinción. Los estudiantes de inglés leerán sobre cómo nace un huevo, el período de incubación y especies de aves como el kiwi, el pingüino emperador y el riel de Guam. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este...
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¿Qué tienen en común los palillos de dientes, la pelusa de la secadora, las botellas de plástico y las latas de sopa? ¡Todos son elementos que se han utilizado para crear arte! El arte encontrado es un tipo de arte que consiste en crear piezas a partir de objetos encontrados que generalmente no se consideran artísticos. Aprenda cómo estos objetos ordinarios se convierten en bellas obras de arte. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian,...
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Navigation instruments have changed over time. Lodestones, sunstones, and sextants helped early navigators find their way. Modern technology makes navigation more precise than it has ever been. But the roots of navigation still remain. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features...
5) Doblar papel
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El papel es papel, no importa cómo esté doblado. Puede ser un avión de papel. Puede ser un barco de papel. Conozca las divertidas formas en las que se puede doblar el papel con este libro STEAM. Creado en colaboración con el Smithsonian, este libro en español facilita que los padres y maestros presenten STEAM a sus alumnos más pequeños. Los ejemplos del mundo real facilitan la comprensión de los temas de STEAM. Presenta una actividad STEAM...
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Learn how crayons are made with this fun and informative STEAM book! Perfect for kindergarteners, this title makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM to their youngest learners. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book uses real-world examples to make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is ideal for makerspaces and introduces grade K students to the steps of the engineering...
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Los juguetes están diseñados para hacer cosas diferentes. Aprenda cómo el diseño de un juguete afecta su función con este libro STEAM para jardín de infantes que facilita a los padres y maestros presentar STEAM a sus alumnos más pequeños. Creado en colaboración con el Smithsonian, este libro en español utiliza ejemplos del mundo real para facilitar la comprensión de los temas de STEAM. Presenta una actividad STEAM apropiada para la edad...
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The use of calendars dates back thousands of years. Why are we driven to record time, and what would happen if we did not? Who created the concept of calendars? Why do different cultures use different calendar systems? And why are calendars so important to us? It is about "time" we found out! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about...
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La gente ha estado usando títeres de sombras para entretener a la gente durante siglos. Aprenda la historia de los títeres de sombras y la "tecnología" detrás de ellos con este libro de STEAM que despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro presenta un desafío STEAM práctico que es perfecto para los espacios de creación y que guía...
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What do toothpicks, dryer lint, plastic bottles, and soup cans have in common? They are all items that have been used to create art! Found art is a type of art that involves creating pieces from found objects that are not usually considered to be artistic. Learn how these ordinary objects are made into beautiful art. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world...
11) Hatching a Chick
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Spend a day in the life of a bird keeper and learn how they are 'hatching' new plans to help endangered birds! Students will learn how an egg hatches, the incubation period, and about bird species such as the Kiwi, the emperor penguin, and the Guam rail. 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...
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¿Qué tienen en común los paneles solares, la ropa impermeable y las cortinas de las ventanas? ¡Son tecnologías que se han adaptado basándose en el estudio de las mariposas! Aprenda lo que los científicos han aprendido de las mariposas con este libro en español que despertará la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro STEAM presenta un desafío...
13) Organic Farming
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Where does our food come from? The history of farming provides much "food for thought." In the past, farmers used natural farming methods, but modern inventions like pesticides and GMOs have changed farming--and the food we eat. Today, a natural food revolution is taking place. Learn how organic farming is good for the Earth, good for the plants--and good for all the living things that eat them! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,...
14) Folding Paper
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Paper is paper, no matter how it is folded. It can be a paper airplane. It can be a paper boat. Learn about the fun shapes that paper can be folded into with this STEAM book. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM to their youngest learners. The real-world examples make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces...
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Una máquina Rube Goldberg está diseñada para realizar una tarea simple a través de una serie de pasos elaborados. Estas sencillas máquinas llevan el nombre de Reuben "Rube" Goldberg, un dibujante, ingeniero e inventor estadounidense. ¡Aprenda cómo funcionan estas divertidas máquinas y encienda la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM! Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este texto informativo presenta un desafío STEAM práctico...
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People have been using shadow puppets to entertain people for centuries. Learn the history of shadow puppets and the "technology" behind them with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process....
18) What Toys Can Do
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Toys are designed to do different things. Learn how a toy's design affects its function with this STEAM book for kindergarten that makes it easy for parents and teachers to introduce STEAM to their youngest learners. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, this book uses real-world examples to make STEAM topics easier to understand. It features an age-appropriate STEAM activity that is perfect for makerspaces and introduces kindergartners to the...
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People from around the world visit America's national parks to explore their wonder and beauty. The National Park Service (NPS) has been guiding and enhancing their experiences for more than a century. The NPS's mission is to protect, preserve, and open up these areas for everyone's "enjoyment, education, and inspiration." Learn how their hard work ensures the parks are enjoyable and accessible for everyone with this fascinating Informational Text...
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What do solar panels, waterproof clothing, and window coverings have in common? They are technologies that have been adapted based on studying butterflies! Learn what scientists have learned from butterflies with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that...
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