Smithsonian Readers Grade 1 : Helping Injured Animals

Learn how prosthetic devices and technology such as 3D printing have been developed to help injured dogs, cats, elephants, and dolphins! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation. A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities. Features include:

• Real-world examples provide insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems
• Content that highlights every component of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics
• Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy