Protecting a Sinking City (Smithsonian Readers)

by Ben Nussbaum

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Imagine a city with no cars or streets and where people ride boats to get around. This place is Venice, Italy. Built on a lagoon, Venice is in trouble. The city is sinking, and engineers are racing to save it before it is too late. Learn about the efforts to save Venice from the sea. 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 Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8.
  • ISBN10 1493866745
  • ISBN13 9781493866748
  • Publish Date 15 May 2019
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Teacher Created Materials, Inc
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 32
  • Language English