Smithsonian Science Stories
About Smithsonian Science Stories
Smithsonian Science Stories is a series of educational books for elementary school age readers. The topics in the books align to science standards. The books also feature people, places, and objects from the Smithsonian Institution to show how science is evident in history, art, technology, and popular culture.
Smithsonian Science Stories has features such as:
- Official Lexile Scores for each reading in the Table of Contents
- Stories that highlight science and engineering careers
- Incorporation of content based on research, images, and objects from the Smithsonian collections
Smithsonian Science Stories Ebooks
Reader Details
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Keeping Cool at the Zoo | Kindergarten | Engineering | Module Link
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Beats and Banjos | Grade 1 | Engineering | Module Link |
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Changing Earth | Grade 2 | Engineering | Module Link |
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Changing Habitats | Grade 3 | Engineering | Module Link |
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Everyday Energy | Grade 4 | Engineering | Module Link |
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Water Works | Grade 5 | Engineering | Module Link |
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Wander and Wonder | Kindergarten | Life Science | Module Link
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Survival Stories | Grade 1 | Life Science | Module Link
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Blossoms, Bees, and Seeds | Grade 2 | Life Science | Module Link
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Patterns of Life | Grade 3 | Life Science | Module Link
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Sending Signals | Grade 4 | Life Science | Module Link
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Go With the Flow | Grade 5 | Life Science | Module Link
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What’s the Weather | Kindergarten | Earth and Space Science | Module Link
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Sky Patterns | Grade 1 | Earth and Space Science | Module Link
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Mapping Earth | Grade 2 | Earth and Space Science | Module Link
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Raindrops and Rooftops | Grade 3 | Earth and Space Science | Module Link
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Rock Stories | Grade 4 | Earth and Space Science | Module Link
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Sailing Under the Stars | Grade 5 | Earth and Space Science | Module Link
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Tennis Tests | Kindergarten | Physical Science | Module Link
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Shining the Light | Grade 1 | Physical Science | Module Link
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Art in Science | Grade 2 | Physical Science | Module Link
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Motion and Magnets | Grade 3 | Physical Science | Module Link
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Speed Bumps | Grade 4 | Physical Science | Module Link
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What’s Cooking | Grade 5 | Physical Science | Module Link
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