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Have you ever wondered how doughnuts got their shape? Learn about the history of doughnuts with this high-interest Spanish book! Created in...

How do the size and shape of a trumpet's bell affect its sound? How do the levers, hammers, and strings of a piano work together to make music? Discover...

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...

Learn about different things that provide shade on a hot, sunny day. Created in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish STEAM...

There are many bird species that are endangered and need our help. Bird keepers decide which species they can help the most. Spend a day in the life of a bird keeper...

Animals usually know how to take care of themselves. But sometimes they need help! Animal keepers have developed innovative ways to help zoo animals learn and grow...

Learn how prosthetic devices and technology such as 3D printing have been developed to help injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins! Created in...

Learn about the world of optics, where light bends to help us see the sights! Most of us rely on our eyes to see and understand the world. Yet, human eyes are far...

The National Museum of Natural History has been displaying fossils for over 100 years. Learn about the challenges that museums face when designing...

Learn about different types of lighting from the past and present with this fun and informative STEAM reader! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian...

Have you ever wondered where inventors get some of their ideas? This answer may surprise you: sometimes the inspiration comes from plants! Learn how...

The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners who lived in the Andes Mountains. This challenging environment required the Inka to develop innovative...