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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...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Protecting a Sinking City
Imagine a city of islands. There are no cars or streets and people ride boats to get around. This place is Venice, Italy. Built on a lagoon, Venice is in trouble. The city is sinking, and engineers...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: Safe Cycling
Riding bikes can be a lot of fun, but it is even more fun when it is safe. Read about how people have made cycling safe over the years. There is a lot to learn about this two-wheeled pastime! Created...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: 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...
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Smithsonian Readers 2: The Science of Gems
Learn how minerals form in rocks and how minerals become gems with this informative STEAM reader! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book builds students' literacy...
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Smithsonian Readers 3: Amphibian Rescue
Frogs are amazing animals that face danger from climate change and habitat loss. Now a deadly fungus threatens them, too. Scientists are working hard to save them. Can these amphibians bounce back...
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Smithsonian Readers 3: Blue Crab Comeback
Millions of blue crabs are caught in the Chesapeake Bay each year. But there is a big problem brewing in the bay. The blue crab population is shrinking. Why? Scientists and watermen have teamed up to...
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Smithsonian Readers 3: Botanical Illustration
Imagine having a job where you get paid to draw! Botanical illustrators draw detailed illustrations of plants. Learn about this job, the tools that are used, and how it helps science. In this STEAM...