Making an Ocean Ecosystem (Smithsonian Readers)

There are worlds to explore under water. Entire ecosystems exist within oceans, lakes, and rivers. These worlds can also be recreated on land. this high-interest Spanish book 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 Spanish 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! Cover Page 2 - Credits Page 3 - Table of Contents Page 4 - Underwater Worlds Page 6 - Studying the Marine Environment Page 10 - Marine Microbes Page 14 - Putting It All Together Page 26 - Creatures Big and Small Page 28 - STEAM Challenge Page 30 - Glossary Page 31 - Index Page 32 - Career Advice Thank You Page