Electromagnets have played a powerful role in music. Without them we would not have electric guitars and without electric guitars we would not have some of the greatest songs from music history. The electric guitar was born from new technology but how will technolog... Lees meer.

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Learn about the science behind skateboarding. From the physics behind skateboard tricks to the design of the skateboard s deck wheels and trucks this high-interest book uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with the Smith... Lees meer.

Snowflakes are one of nature s most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this fun STEAM book perfect for 1st grade students and early readers. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM t... Lees meer.

Landsat satellites orbit the Earth to get images. Learn how these images are made using heat. Then find out how these cutting-edge satellites are helping save the planet. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution this Spanish book ignites a curiosity... Lees meer.

The Inka were master farmers builders and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes water can be a destructive unpredictable force. The Inka controlled water through careful study and engineering. From terraces for... Lees meer.

Take a virtual tour of the Smithsonian. With this Spanish book you ll spend a day in the life of a bird keeper and learn how they are hatching new plans to help endangered birds. English language learners will read about how an egg hatches the incubation period an... Lees meer.

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Where does our food come from. The history of farming provides much food for thought. In the past farmers used natural farming methods but modern inventions like pesticides and GMOs have changed farming--and the food we eat. Today a natural food revolution is taki... Lees meer.

How do the levers hammers and strings of a piano work together to make music. How do the size and shape of a trumpet s bell affect its sound. Find the answers to these questions--and more--with this STEAM book that will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through... Lees meer.

When it s hot outside what can you do to stay cool. People have found many ways to cool off and cool down. How cool is that. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examp... Lees meer.

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Bike riding is a lot of fun but it can also be dangerous. Read about how people have made cycling safe over the years. Learn how bicycles have changed over time and how bike parts equipment and trails make cycling safer. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian... Lees meer.

Imagine a city with no cars or streets and where 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 are racing to save it before it is too late. Learn about the efforts to save Venic... Lees meer.