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Castillos de arena

Castillos de arena

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  • Transadapted
  • Paperback
  • Chapter Book
What does it take to build an amazing sandcastle? The answer is: more than you think! Take students on a fun exploration of the properties of sand and factors that influence sandcastle construction such as moisture and sunlight. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Perfect for English language learners, this Spanish book introduces early science topics to young readers.

English Translation

Sand Castles

What does it take to build an amazing sandcastle? More than you might think! This engaging STEAM book, created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, explores the science behind sand and the factors—like moisture and sunlight—that affect sandcastle construction. Readers take on a hands-on STEAM challenge that walks them step-by-step through the engineering design process, perfect for makerspaces. The book also highlights real STEAM career advice from Smithsonian employees, making it an inspiring and educational read for young learners curious about how things work.

Reading Levels

Ages:

  • <6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

Grades:

  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2

Book Details

Vendor: Teacher Created Materials

Binding: Paperback

Type: Chapter Book

Copyright: 2020

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Genre: Informative

Fiction or Non Fiction: Non-Fiction

Subject: Early Learning

Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted

Pages: 24

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Dona Herweck Rice
Author Origin: USA
Illustrator: Dona Herweck Rice
IIlustrator Origin: USA

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 9 x 7 x .13 (Inches)

Weight (Ounces):

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