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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 curiosity, creativity, and innovation. Created in...
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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 with this title that builds students' literacy skills...
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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. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian...
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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 builds students' literacy skills while fostering...
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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 title builds students' literacy skills while...
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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 while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation...
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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 fossils helps scientists learn about prehistoric species...
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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 great cooking with this informative STEAM book...
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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 designed a habitat for the black-footed ferret, a...
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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 have what it takes to make one? Created in collaboration...
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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 different types of fire, how to prevent wildfires, and the...
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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 outer space with this high-interest title. Created in...