A marble rolls down a tube. It hits a doll, which knocks over some dominoes. Anything can happen in a Rube Goldberg Machine! These Machines take simple tasks and make them complex and fun. Do you have what it takes to make one? Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include: A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities; 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; Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.

Felix O'Finnegan has been an inventor ever since he was a small child. His ideas were getting bigger and bigger, but all the grownups kept saying, "No!" Felix continued to dream, invent, and build no matter what the adults said. He finally created a flying machine! Readers will watch Felix never give up on his dream as he builds his greatest invention yet! Clever illustrations and a strong message make this an engaging book for children. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level M title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

When Ralph's and Luna's science fair project doesn't work, their principal takes them back in his time machine to show them how inventors from the past have dealt with failure. They visit Thomas Edison, a man whose ideas about failure may just help Ralph and Luna bring home a science fair medal after all! Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that features compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

All around the country, people are constantly working to make their communities better. With this 6-pack of nonfiction readers, students will learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. Creativity in Communities 6-Pack • Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role models • Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students invested • Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students’ daily lives • Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity that empowers students to improve their communities • Offers a focused lesson plan that will assist with implementation of activities From inspiring murals to art made of plastic found on the beach, this 6-pack details different methods of creatively helping a community. The teacher-approved 6-pack describes communities across the United States that have found unique ways to solve problems and raise awareness about important issues. With a fun fiction story, an index, and other useful features, this 6-pack of books shows third grade students the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together! This 6-pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Lights! Camera! It's time to explore the art of animation! This fun, engaging nonfiction title allows readers to explore an exciting career as an animator. Readers will be introduced to the history of animation and find out what techniques and equipment animators used to turn their illustrations into the first animated shorts. Through stimulating facts, vivid images, sketches, photos, informative text, and an interview with a real-life animator, readers will discover everything about animation, including character development, storyboarding, and even how the Foley artists record sound effects! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this Level V title and a lesson plan that specifically supports Guided Reading instruction.

For use in schools and libraries only. Includes an assortment of activities using such simple machines as pulleys and levers.

To be a chef, you need to have a great palate, knife skills, and... science skills? It's true, cooking requires more "science" than you may think! Learn about the innovations and technology behind great cooking with this informative book! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this title builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include: A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities; 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; Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that specifically supports guided reading instruction.