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A lo largo de los años, la gente ha buscado formas de mejorar nuestra visión imperfecta. Esto nos ha llevado al mundo de la óptica, que es el estudio de la luz y cómo viaja. ¿Cuáles son algunas de estas innovaciones que han cambiado la forma en que vemos el mundo y cómo funcionan? ¡Encuentre las respuestas a estas preguntas con este texto informativo del Smithsonian! Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este texto desarrolla...
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Los hermanos Wright querían construir una máquina voladora. El camino para lograr su sueño estuvo lleno de muchos obstáculos. Pasarían incontables horas estudiando y probando sus planes. Pero su arduo trabajo valió la pena, y hoy en día se les conoce como los "antepasados de la huida". Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro en español despierta la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo...
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Los satélites Landsat orbitan la Tierra para obtener imágenes. Aprenda cómo se crean estas imágenes utilizando calor. Luego, descubra cómo estos satélites de vanguardia están ayudando a salvar el planeta. Creado en colaboración con la Institución Smithsonian, este libro en español despierta la curiosidad sobre los temas de STEAM a través de ejemplos del mundo real. Cuenta con un desafío STEAM práctico que guía a los estudiantes de inglés...
4) Sports Cars
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This series introduces readers to the defining characteristics, history, mechanics, and uses of twelve cool rides. Each title features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a glossary.
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Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! 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...
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Did you know that swimming pools are used to train astronauts? Athletes use swimming pools to train when they're injured, and doctors use them to help patients feel better. Learn how swimming pools and aquatic therapy help all kinds of people! 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...
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Have you ever thought of building a robot? Follow along with the students in Miss Lopez's class, and use 3-D shapes and plenty of imagination to learn how to build a robot! Along the way, you'll learn 3-D shapes. This math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning 3-D shapes and STEM topics...
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Can you spot the shapes on a birdhouse? How many shapes can you find? Beginning readers will enjoy learning basic shapes including circles, triangles, squares, and hexagons with this brightly illustrated book. With simple, repetitive text, this full-color text uses real-world examples to teach basic math concepts. Beginning readers will develop their math and reading skills and be introduced to early STEM themes. The Math Talk section includes questions...
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Inka rulers led a huge empire with grand palaces. They had incredible riches. Artists made statues out of gold and silver. The Inka also made masterpieces out of grass. Their grass bridges crossed deep canyons. These engineering marvels let soldiers and messengers travel around the empire. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about...
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What is brighter than the sun, strong enough to reach the moon, and sharp enough to cut tiny holes? Lasers do all this and more! Let a laser-like focus on measuring length shine through as you find out what makes these bright beams light up. This nonfiction math reader builds literacy skills and math content knowledge, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore math in a meaningful way. The Let's...
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A laser is a device that makes a beam of light. The light from lasers can be used in many special ways. Lasers help people every day! Learn about the many ways that lasers are used with this Spanish book! Along the way, you'll practice measuring length. This math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table...
13) Wedges
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Updated for 2020. Clear definitions supported by everyday examples and easy hands-on activities introduce young scientists to wedges.
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Over the years, people have looked for ways to improve our imperfect sight. This has led us to the world of optics, which is the study of light and how it travels. What are some of these innovations that have changed how we see the world, and how do they work? Find the answers to these questions with this Smithsonian Informational Text! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this text builds students' reading skills while engaging...
17) Crocodiles
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This book introduces readers to the unique features of crocodiles. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents...
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Engineers have built some incredible things. But with every new feat, there is failure. Readers will learn about engineering feats and failures like the Titanic, the Hindenburg, the Hoover Dam, and more in this engaging nonfiction title. This book features brilliant images, charts, and intriguing facts in conjunction with informational text and mathematical skills to keep readers active and engaged.
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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...
20) Powered by Steam
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Believe it or not, water can be used to power boat and train engines. In fact, water in the form of steam changed the manufacturing and transportation industries thanks to steam power pioneers like Denis Papin, Thomas Newcomen, James Watt, and Richard Trevithick. Explore the ways that steam is now used to generate electricity and plans for future uses of steam power! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational...
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