What does it take to build an amazing sandcastle? The answer is: more than you think! Take students on a fun exploration of the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. 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. Perfect for English language learners, this Spanish book introduces early science topics to young readers.

Castillos de arena (Smithsonian: Informational Text) (Spanish Edition)

Children's Books

Dona Herweck Rice

Arts, Music & Photography

Shell Education Pub

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 Spanish book ignites a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides English language learners through every step of the engineering design process. Inspire students to pursue a STEAM career with career advice from a real person working in a STEAM field. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this STEAM book that includes all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Navegar por el mar (Smithsonian: Informational Text) (Spanish Edition)

History

Set the foundation for reading and science success! Ideal for home or school use, this set covers the essential science and STEM concepts that 2nd grade students need to know at their grade level. 
The science workbook features 180 days of fun, daily science worksheets. Each weekly unit focuses on life science, physical science, or Earth and space science. 
The 3 science books for kids help readers understand basic science concepts and apply what they've learned. The easy science experiments support hands-on learning to truly engage budding scientists. Titles include: 180 Days of Science for Second Grade Pollination Energy Water Cycle

Learn-at-Home: Science Bundle Grade 2: 4-Book Set (180 Days of Science Bundle Grade 2: 4-Book Set)

Torrey Maloof

Suzanne Barchers

Debbie Gorrell

Science, Nature & How It Works

Shell Educational Publishing

Discover the concepts of big and little with colorful pictures and big bold words that provide readers with examples of things that are large and small. A language arts connection is provided with vocabulary related to size.

Big and Little: Emergent (Nonfiction Readers)

Education & Reference

Teacher Created Materials

In this book, readers are introduced to the primary colors with everyday objects that help readers to identify the colors. As readers practice identifying colors, they are also exposed to vocabulary related to color.

Colors: Emergent (Nonfiction Readers)

Learn basic shapes including the triangle, circle, and square with everyday objects presented to help readers identify the shapes and how basic shapes exist all around them. A language arts connection provides vocabulary related to shapes.

Shapes: Emergent (Nonfiction Readers)

Follow along with a young girl who introduces her life including her family, her town, her bike, and other things that are important to her. Readers will be able to parallel their lives with the girl and begin to define the things that make up their own everyday routines. The language arts connection is the vocabulary related to self.

This Is Me: Emergent (Nonfiction Readers)

In this book, photos of children doing different activities are presented including playing in the park, digging at the beach, even learning to ride a bike! Readers will discover all of the different things that kids can do. The language arts connection is the vocabulary related to fun activities for kids.

I Can!: Emergent (Nonfiction Readers)

Meet a young girl and all the members of her family including her parents, grandparents, siblings, even her dog! The language arts connection is using vocabulary related to family members.

My Big Family: Emergent (Nonfiction Readers)

This book introduces readers to different methods of transportation in their communities. Whether one is taking a school bus or riding a horse, there are many different ways to get around. Readers will have opportunities to practice vocabulary terms related to transportation.

On the Go: Emergent (Nonfiction Readers)

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