Staying Afloat (Smithsonian: Informational Text) - Softcover

Nellie Wilder

 
9781493866366: Staying Afloat (Smithsonian: Informational Text)

Synopsis

Boats, life preservers, kayaks, and paddleboards are all things that help people stay afloat. Introduce the concept of buoyancy and STEAM topics to your youngest learners! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader builds foundational literacy skills through engaging STEAM content. Features include:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of science concepts through real-world examples
  • A simple, hands-on STEAM activity challenges students to make a toy boat that can stay afloat for 5 minutes
  • Encourage higher-order thinking and promote the 4 Cs of education: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity

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About the Author

Nellie was born in New York City and moved to the midwest when she was a girl. She grew up on a real working farm where she helped to care for the animals and grow crops. Farm life showed her the importance of taking care of the natural world.

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