Creating a Habitat (Smithsonian: Informational Text)

Saskia Lacey

ISBN 10: 149386663X / ISBN 13: 9781493866632

Published by Teacher Created Materials, 2019

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 149386663X-2-36485962

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating a Habitat (Smithsonian: Informational Text)
• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 149386663X
• ISBN 13: 9781493866632
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 4 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian National Zoo's Small Mammal House with this high-interest STEAM book! Along the way, learn how zookeepers designed a habitat for the black-footed ferret, an animal once thought to be extinct. You'll also learn about the many factors the keepers take into consideration when designing zoo enclosures. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This STEAM book is ideal for ages 6-8 and is especially appealing to reluctant readers.

About the Author

Saskia Peterson is the author of over 100 books for kids! She has written board books, poems, picture books, early readers, chapter books, and activity books. She is co-author and editor of the popular Goats of Anarchy picture book series. One of the books in the series, The Goat With Many Coats, was an Amazon Editor’s Pick and named a Best Book for children ages 3–5. In addition to Benjamin Franklin: One-of-a-Kind Statesman, her most recent work includes a series of decodable board books, a picture book celebrating the cutest animals of all time, and a book about bugs for the best-selling Weird But True series.