3rd Grade

Many butterfly species are in decline. Fortunately, people can see butterflies up close at butterfly exhibits. What steps are required to plan and create a butterfly exhibit? Learn about the challenges that...

How do you build a reusable spacecraft that is strong enough to hold up in outer space, but is light enough to fly? How do you design it to meet the needs of the astronauts it carries? In the 1970s, NASA...

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 study...

How do wildfires start and what can people do to stay safe from them? This Spanish title covers the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, the differences between different types of fire,...

Did you know astronauts train in water before going to space? They're not the only ones who use swimming pools for training. Athletes train in water when they are hurt. Doctors use water treatments to help...

Volcanoes can burn hotter than anything on the Earth's surface. But there is no doubt that nothing is cooler than a volcano! Volcanologists are scientists who study volcanoes. Learn about this fascinating STEAM...

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,...

The Wizard of Oz wasn't the first movie to use color. But it used color in a way that makes it hard to imagine the film without it. The Yellow Brick Road, the Emerald City, and Dorothy's iconic ruby slippers...

The National Museum of Natural History has been displaying fossils for over 100 years. Learn about the challenges that museums face when designing fossil exhibits. You'll also learn how studying fossils...

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 the world...

To be a chef, you need to have a great palate, knife skills, and... science skills? It's true, cooking requires more "science" than you may think! Learn about the innovations and technology behind great...

Learn how minerals form in rocks and how minerals become gems with this informative STEAM book! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish book features a hands-on STEAM...