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Smithsonian Readers 1: Building Sandcastles
Finesse your sandcastle-building skills with this fun STEAM reader! Students will examine the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Cooling Off
On a hot day, what can people do to cool off? Learn about the many ways there are to keep cool. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Helping Animals Learn
Animals usually know how to take care of themselves. But sometimes they need help! Animal keepers have developed innovative ways to help zoo animals learn and grow. Learn how zookeepers keep animals...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Helping Injured Animals
Learn how prosthetic devices and technology such as 3D printing have been developed to help injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution,...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Making Music
How do the size and shape of a trumpet's bell affect its sound? How do the levers, hammers, and strings of a piano work together to make music? Discover the answers to these questions with this title...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Making Water Safe
Everyone needs clean water to live. But not everyone has access to clean water. Learn how people around the world are working to find a solution to the clean water problem! Created in collaboration...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Powered by the Sun
Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills while fostering...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: 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 title that builds students' literacy skills while fostering...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: 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...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Solving Problems at the Zoo
At Smithsonian's National Zoo, keeping the zoo animals happy and healthy is a big job. Learn about the unique problems the zookeepers face and their creative solutions to caring for zoo animals...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Staying Warm
This STEAM reader for first grade students will teach them about the things people can do to get warm when they are too cold. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title...
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Smithsonian Readers 1: Studying Snowflakes
Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this fun STEAM reader for first grade students. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this...