Creating a Habitat (Smithsonian: Informational Text)

Saskia Lacey

ISBN 10: 149386663X / ISBN 13: 9781493866632

Published by Shell Education Pub, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating a Habitat (Smithsonian: Informational Text)
• Publisher: Shell Education Pub
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 149386663X
• ISBN 13: 9781493866632
• Binding: perfect
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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 species once thought to be extinct.

Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include:

• A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities
• Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics
• Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy
• Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields

About the Author

Saskia Lacey is the author and editor of over 75 children's books. She delights in adding warmth and whimsy to the lives of young readers.