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Smithsonian Readers 1: The Art of Shadow Puppets
People have been using shadow puppets to entertain people for centuries. Learn the history of shadow puppets and the technology behind them with this title that builds students' literacy skills...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Bones on Display
The National Museum of Natural History has been displaying fossils for over 100 years. Learn about the challenges that museums face when designing fossil exhibits. You'll also learn how studying...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Cooking Innovations
To be a chef, you need to have a great palate, knife skills, and... science skills? It's true, cooking requires more science" than you may think! Learn about the innovations and technology behind...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Creating a Habitat
At Smithsonian's National Zoo, keeping the zoo animals happy and healthy is a big job. Part of this involves creating enclosures and habitats that make the animals feel at home. Learn how zookeepers...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Creative Machines
A marble rolls down a tube. It hits a doll, which knocks over some dominoes. Anything can happen in a Rube Goldberg Machine! These machines take simple tasks and make them complex and fun. Do you...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Dealing with Wildfires
How do wildfires start and what can people do to stay safe from them? This informative title teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, the differences between...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Growing Plants in Space
What if people could grow plants in space? Would people be able to live on other planets? Scientists say yes! All plants need to grow is light, water, soil, air, and science. Learn about farming in...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Hatching a Chick
There are many bird species that are endangered and need our help. Bird keepers decide which species they can help the most. Spend a day in the life of a bird keeper and learn how they are hatching"...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Living in Sunlight Extremes
Everyone lives with day and night. But in some places, the days go on and on--and so do the nights! How do people live where the sun never seems to rise or set? Learn what life is like in the land of...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: 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 get around? Navigate through history as you learn the art,...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: 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...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Piecing Art Together
Found art is a type of art that involves creating pieces from found objects that are not usually considered to be artistic. From dryer lint to plastic found in the ocean, learn how ordinary objects...