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STEAM Readers: Meet the Megalodon
Meet the largest, deadliest species of shark to have ever lived: the megalodon! These sharks terrorized the oceans for millions of years before they became extinct. Discover how scientists have used fossils to learn about them in this thrilling...
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STEAM Readers: Ocean Trenches and Deep-Sea Life
Discover the deep trenches of our planet's vast and mysterious oceans! The biggest mysteries live at the very bottom of the ocean, and scientists are learning more every day. Investigate whether the seafloor holds answers to bigger questions about...
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STEAM Readers: Predators and Prey
Read along as predators find food—while prey try to avoid becoming food! In every ecosystem around the world, predators and prey have evolved to have unique features and strategies for survival. Introduce students to predators and prey on land...
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STEAM Readers: Sonar and Submarine Technology
Dive into an exciting new world through submarines and sonar! The world beneath our oceans’ surfaces is dark, cold, and mysterious. It’s also a critical ecosystem. Scientists use high-tech underwater vehicles and sound-based technology...
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STEAM Readers: Sounds of the Universe
Discover what sounds can tell us about our world! Humans hear different sounds every day, but sounds are not limited to what we can hear—or even to planet Earth. Animals make and use sounds differently from humans, and faraway objects in outer...
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STEAM Readers: Space Technology
Look to the skies and discover what lays beyond the stars! Space technology is any technology used to explore beyond Earth. This includes rockets, spacecraft, rovers, shuttles, and much more. This special kind of technology helps us unravel...
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STEAM Readers: The Extreme Universe
3, 2, 1 blast off! Travel through the solar system, explore the Milky Way galaxy, and discover some of the most extreme places in the universe. Learn what questions astronomers have about the other planets in our solar system and beyond in this...
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STEAM Readers: What Happens in Your Body When...
Discover what the amazing human body can do in this STEAM reader! Trillions of cells make up the body’s tissues, organs, and systems. With this engaging title, learn how complex parts of the body function normally. Then, discover what happens...
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STEAM Readers: Wildfires
Explore why wildfires happen and how to stay safe when they break out! Wildfires occur around the world every year. These large-scale fires destroy homes, habitats, and ecosystems. Learn how studying the science of fire gives us insight into how to...
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STEAM Readers: Working with DNA and Genetics
Are you curious whether dinosaurs could be brought back from extinction? Explore the cutting-edge science of DNA and genetics, which can help scientists learn what life on Earth looked like thousands of years ago and show us what adaptations helped...
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STEAM Readers: Yellowstone's Ecosystem
Explore the unique ecosystem at Yellowstone National Park with this STEAM reader! Yellowstone is a tourist hotspot, but it is also home to a diverse array of features and creatures. From geysers to gray wolves to dung beetles, take students on a...
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Stings
Stings is an expository text that identifies animals that can sting. A picture of each animal that can sting is depicted on a two-page spread. In a close-up photograph, the animal’s stinger is labeled. The text is composed of a few high-frequency...