Guided by Stars Contributor(s): Sipe, Roger (Author) |
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ISBN: 1493867180 ISBN-13: 9781493867189 Publisher: Teacher Created Materials OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Australia & Oceania - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Ancient - Juvenile Nonfiction | Readers - Chapter Books |
Dewey: 623.890 |
LCCN: 2018018120 |
Lexile Measure: 800 |
Series: Smithsonian Readers |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 6.7" W x 5.2" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 199320 Reading Level: 5.3 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher 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 |