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  • Saving a Species Saving a Species
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    Saving a Species

    Learn how employees at Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are working hard to save animal species from extinction. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading...
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  • Designing a Shuttle Designing a Shuttle
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    Designing a Shuttle

    In the 1970s, NASA wanted to build a new kind of spacecraft that could be used over and over again. The Space Shuttle Program was born, and NASA engineers and scientists were tasked with designing and creating the first shuttle. Nine years later, the...
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  • Making an Ocean Ecosystem Making an Ocean Ecosystem
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    Making an Ocean Ecosystem

    There are worlds to explore under water. Entire ecosystems exist within oceans, lakes, and rivers. These worlds can also be recreated on land. this high-interest book uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with...
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  • Plant Invaders Plant Invaders
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    Plant Invaders

    You might not realize it, but there are green invaders everywhere. They live in our lakes, our parks, and even in our back yards. What are they? They are invasive plants! Learn how people are working to stop the growth of invasive plant species and what...
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  • Color-Changing Cephalopods Color-Changing Cephalopods
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    Color-Changing Cephalopods

    Cephalopods have evolved with a strong set of skills that allow them to survive in their aquatic world. Scientists are fascinated by their ability to change color, the ways they ward off predators, and their methods of communication. In time, scientists...
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  • Saving Migratory Birds Saving Migratory Birds
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    Saving Migratory Birds

    Learn how ornithologists are using modern technology to help migratory birds. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through...
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  • Life in a Cube Life in a Cube
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    Life in a Cube

    How much life can one cubic foot hold? Read how photographer David Liittschwager and zoologist Chris Meyer studied life in one cubic foot, and how their findings can teach us about life on the entire planet. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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  • Tracking a Storm Tracking a Storm
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    Tracking a Storm

    What kind of weather is headed your way? Meteorologists make it their job to know. They tell you when sunshine is in the forecast. They tell you when it's going to rain. They spot severe storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, before they hit. Their...
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  • Exploring Volcanic Activity Exploring Volcanic Activity
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    Exploring Volcanic Activity

    Our planet is covered with volcanoes. They are fascinating natural wonders that are potentially dangerous and destructive. But, they are important to Earth's survival. Scientists who study volcanoes ask lots of questions. Let's find the answers and learn...
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  • The Evolution of Space Suits The Evolution of Space Suits
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    The Evolution of Space Suits

    Design a flexible protective layer for a space suit. Space suits have come a long way. The look and function of space suits has evolved over time, but their purpose has always been the same--to keep astronauts safe. From the first suits worn during the...
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  • Designing Butterfly Exhibits Designing Butterfly Exhibits
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    Designing Butterfly Exhibits

    Butterflies are a crucial part of the ecosystem. Unfortunately, many butterfly species are dying off in record numbers. Butterfly exhibits serve an important role. In these enclosed spaces, we can learn more about these winged creatures and what we can...
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  • Blue Crab Comeback Blue Crab Comeback
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    Blue Crab Comeback

    Learn about the scientists and watermen who are working together to save the fishing industry. This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.
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  • Dealing with Wildfires Dealing with Wildfires
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    Dealing with Wildfires

    This informative title teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, the differences between different types of fire, how to prevent wildfires, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment. Created...
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  • Staying Dry Staying Dry
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    Staying Dry

    Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book...
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  • Mimicking Nature Mimicking Nature
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    Mimicking Nature

    Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how some tiny plants have made a huge difference in the world. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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  • Growing Plants in Space Growing Plants in Space
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    Growing Plants in Space

    Have you ever heard of a space farmer? Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in...
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  • Mapping the Milky Way Mapping the Milky Way
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    Mapping the Milky Way

    When it comes to mapping the Milky Way, scientists know one thing for sure. They know that there is still a lot that they do not know! Discover how they study the Milky Way, and learn about the galaxy that we call home. Created in collaboration with the...
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  • The Science of Gems The Science of Gems
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    The Science of Gems

    Colorful gems sparkle and shine. Where do these precious stones come from? Learn about gemology, the science and study of gems, with this informative book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge...
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  • Seeing More Stars Seeing More Stars
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    Seeing More Stars

    On a clear night, you should be able to see the stars. But we cannot always see them. Light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. Learn about light pollution with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about...
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  • Underwater Training Underwater Training
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    Underwater Training

    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...
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  • Solving Problems at the Zoo Solving Problems at the Zoo
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    Solving Problems at the Zoo

    Smithsonian's National Zoo is one of Washington DC's most popular attractions. Tag along with the zookeepers and learn about the unique problems they face and their creative solutions to keeping the zoo animals happy and healthy. Created in collaboration...
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  • Amphibian Rescue Amphibian Rescue
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    Amphibian Rescue

    Amphibians can be found all over the world. There are more than 7,500 kinds of amphibians living in streams, rainforests, deserts, and everywhere in between. Many of them are in danger due to a deadly fungus, but help is on the way! Created in...
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  • Being Like Butterflies Being Like Butterflies
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    Being Like Butterflies

    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...
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  • Building Sandcastles Building Sandcastles
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    Building Sandcastles

    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...
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  • Helping Animals Learn Helping Animals Learn
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    Helping Animals Learn

    Animal keepers have developed innovative ways to help zoo animals learn and grow. Learn how zookeepers keep animals healthy and happy with this fun and informative book. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will...
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  • Helping Injured Animals Helping Injured Animals
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    Helping Injured Animals

    Learn how prosthetic devices and 3D printing are being used to help injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins with this fun and informative book. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about...
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  • Saving the Arctic Saving the Arctic
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    Saving the Arctic

    The Arctic ecosystem is diverse, fascinating, and special. The animals and people who live there have adapted to the icy landscape. But because the Earth's temperature is warming, the polar ice in the Arctic is melting. Discover why it's so important to...
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  • Predicting Earthquakes Predicting Earthquakes
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    Predicting Earthquakes

    Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly. Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground below us. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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  • Taking Photos from Space Taking Photos from Space
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    Taking Photos from Space

    Landsat satellites orbit the Earth to get images. Learn how these images are made using heat. Then, find out how these cutting-edge satellites are helping save the planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian...
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  • Restoring Muddy Creek Restoring Muddy Creek
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    Restoring Muddy Creek

    Muddy Creek in Edgewater, Maryland is the site of a major makeover. The land around the stream has worn down. Find out what caused Muddy Creek to erode, and the many steps involved in saving it. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,...
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  • Raising Clouded Leopards Raising Clouded Leopards
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    Raising Clouded Leopards

    You've probably heard of lions and tigers. Perhaps you've seen them at the zoo. But have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and...
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  • Making Maps Making Maps
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    Making Maps

    Most people use maps every day. But imagine a time when a map of a place didn't exist. Without a map, how would you get there? How would you know how to get around? Navigate through history as you learn the art, science, history, and importance of making...
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  • Creating a Habitat Creating a Habitat
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    Creating a Habitat

    Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian National Zoo's Small Mammal House with this high-interest STEAM book! Along the way, learn how zookeepers designed a habitat for the black-footed ferret, an animal once thought to be extinct. You'll also learn about...
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  • Bones on Display Bones on Display
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    Bones on Display

    Take a virtual tour of the National Museum of Natural History with this high-interest STEAM book! Along the way, learn about the challenges that museums face when designing fossil exhibits. You'll also learn how studying fossils helps scientists learn...
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  • Studying Snowflakes Studying Snowflakes
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    Studying Snowflakes

    Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this fun STEAM book perfect for 1st grade students and early readers. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a...
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  • Raising Silkworms Raising Silkworms
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    Raising Silkworms

    Silk is an expensive fabric that is valued for its texture and durability. Learn how silk is harvested from silkworm cocoons with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Created in collaboration with...
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  • Hatching a Chick Hatching a Chick
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    Hatching a Chick

    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...
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  • Sausage and Biscuit Sausage and Biscuit
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    Sausage and Biscuit

    Biscuit, a little Havanese puppy, arrives in his owners' lives first when they adopt him from Sunrise Kennels. After he settles in and learns important lessons about being a dog and living with a pack, his mom and dad return to the kennels and adopt...
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  • The Powerful Ocean The Powerful Ocean
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    The Powerful Ocean

    Ninety-six percent of Earth's water is found in the ocean. From the abyssal plain to the continental shelf dive into discoveries about ocean habitats life and zones in this NGSS-aligned science book that supports STEM Education.
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  • The Nutrient Cycle The Nutrient Cycle
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    The Nutrient Cycle

    This high-interest nonfiction reader will help students gain science content knowledge while building their literacy skills and reading comprehension. This appropriately leveled text features hands-on, simple science experiments and full-color images and...
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  • On Land On Land
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    On Land

    Land has many different characteristics. It can be hilly, rocky, grassy, narrow, and dry. Or, it can be flat, smooth, sandy, wide, and wet! This book introduces students to the concept of landforms. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple...
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  • Growth and Change Growth and Change
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    Growth and Change

    Learn how baby animals like pandas, penguins, elephants, kittens, and frogs grow and change! This science reader introduces students to the concepts of growth and change. With easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific subjects...
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  • The Four Spheres of Earth The Four Spheres of Earth
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    The Four Spheres of Earth

    This nonfiction science reader will help fifth grade students gain science content knowledge while building their reading comprehension and literacy skills. This purposefully leveled text features hands-on, challenging science experiments and full-color...
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  • Life and Non-Life in an Ecosystem Life and Non-Life in an Ecosystem
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    Life and Non-Life in an Ecosystem

    Earth is a unique place to live. Life depends on non-life - air water soil sun - in order to live. Explore the interdependence of living and nonliving things in this engaging NGSS-aligned science book that supports STEM Education!
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  • Earth's Cycles Earth's Cycles
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    Earth's Cycles

    Many cycles occur on Earth that keep Earth's different systems connected. Introduce students to the various elements that help create Earth's many cycles.
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  • Plant Reproduction Plant Reproduction
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    Plant Reproduction

    From a tiny seed to a towering tree plants reproduce and carry on generations in the most amazing ways. Learn the "how" and "why" about plant reproduction in this intriguing book.
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  • The Right Environment The Right Environment
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    The Right Environment

    From the desert to the tundra learn about food webs animal niches climates and other features of various biomes and their ecosystems. This engaging NGSS-aligned science book supports STEM instruction for third grade students.
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  • Earth and Moon Earth and Moon
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    Earth and Moon

    The Earth and the moon are always moving! Learn all about how the moon travels around the Earth and why the moon looks different from night to night. The moon goes through different phases based on its position in relation to the Earth and the sun.
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