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Construir faros

Construir faros

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  • Transadapted
  • Paperback
  • Chapter Book
Lighthouses have helped sailors navigate for centuries. But lighthouses are not built like they used to be. Learn how innovations like computers and solar power have improved lighthouses over time. 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 builds young readers' foundational literacy skills.

English Translation

Building Lighthouses

Lighthouses have guided sailors safely for centuries, but today's lighthouses look nothing like the ones of the past. This engaging nonfiction title explores how innovations such as computers and solar power have transformed lighthouse technology over time. Created with the Smithsonian Institution, the book sparks curiosity about STEAM subjects through real-world examples and includes a hands-on STEAM challenge that walks young readers through the engineering design process. Readers also gain career insight from real Smithsonian professionals working in STEAM fields, making this an inspiring and educational read for curious young minds.

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: Science/Technology/Engineering

Type of Spanish Book: Transadapted

Pages: 24

Author/Illustrator Details

Author: Nellie Wilder
Author Origin: USA
Illustrator: Nellie Wilder
IIlustrator Origin: USA

Weight/Dimensions

Dimensions: 9 x 7 x .13 (Inches)

Weight (Ounces):

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