Guided by Stars
Published on 3. December 2018
32 pages
978-1-4938-6958-9 (ISBN)
Description
The ancient Polynesians were amazing navigators who traversed the Pacific Ocean and settled in its many islands. How did they travel such extreme distances and know where they were going without the use of modern technology like smartphones, satellites, or even magnetic compasses to guide them? Learn the answer to these questions in this book that uses real-world examples to illustrate science concepts. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students'' curiosity about STEAM topics. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this high-interest book features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Huntington Beach
United States
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 18 years
File size
35,61 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-4938-6958-9 (9781493869589)
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Roger Sipe
Guided by Stars
Book
12/2018
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
€15.60
Shipment within 3-4 weeks
Content
- Cover
- Page 2 - Credits
- Page 3 - Table of Contents
- Page 4 - Oceanic Explorers
- Page 6 - Journey Preparation
- Page 12 - Of Stars & Skies
- Page 18 - Of Wind & Waves
- Page 23 - Keepers of Culture
- Page 26 - Beyond the Sea
- Page 28 - STEAM Challenge
- Page 30 - Glossary
- Page 31 - Index
- Page 32 - Career Advice
- Thank You Page
