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Did you know that steam can be used to power engines? In fact, steam power drastically changed the manufacturing and transportation industries. Learn about the...

Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this e-book builds...

Seismologists have an important job. These scientists study earthquakes. Why is it so important to study earthquakes? By studying quakes, seismologists...

Seismologists have an important job. These scientists study earthquakes. Why is it so important to study earthquakes? By studying quakes, seismologists can help...

At Smithsonian's National Zoo, keeping the zoo animals happy and healthy is a big job. Learn about the unique problems the zookeepers face and their...

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...

Hundreds of years ago, the Inka Empire was the largest on Earth. The Inka were great builders, and created roads that helped the empire run smoothly...

Learn how taffy is made with this fun and informative STEAM reader! Created in collaboration with Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader builds...

  The clouded leopard is a shy and reclusive cat. This relative of lions and tigers is an endangered species. Their shy nature makes studying them difficult for...

Silk is an expensive fabric that is valued for its texture and durability. Learn how silk is harvested from silkworm cocoons with this title that builds students'...

Modern meteorologists put science to work to predict what the future holds. These predictions tell people how to dress for the day, or whether to pack an...

The first prosthetic devices consisted of wooden legs and hooks for hands. Today, many prostheses and bionics can do everything a natural limb can do--and more!...