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Smithsonian: Protecting a Sinking City Ebook
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- 9781493869145
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- Immediate Download
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Description
Imagine a city of islands. There are no cars or streets and 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. Learn about their efforts to save Venice from the sea.
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
GRADE LEVEL: 2-3
PAGES: 32
GUIDED READING LEVEL: Q
LEXILE: 590L
FILE TYPE: PDF
AVAILABILITY: Ebook is available for immediate download after purchase. Adobe Reader is required and may be downloaded for free at: https://get.adobe.com/reader/