Saving Culture from Disaster, Paperback

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

• Collection: Smithsonian: Informational Text
• Dimensions: 226 x 178
• Author: Elise Wallace
• Cover type: Paperback
• Publishing Year: 2018
• Publishing Month: 7
• Pages: 32
• Language: English
• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Weight: 136 g