From Grass To Bridge (Smithsonian Readers)

Inka rulers led a huge empire with grand palaces. They had incredible riches. Artists made statues out of gold and silver. The Inka also made masterpieces out of grass. Their grass bridges crossed deep canyons. These engineering marvels let soldiers and messengers travel around the empire. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process and is perfect for makerspace activities. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

• | Author: Ben Nussbaum
• | Publisher: Teacher Created Materials -
• | Publication Date: Jul 02, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 32 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Juvenile Nonfiction
• | ISBN-10: 1493866877
• | ISBN-13: 9781493866878