Wise Words of STEAM

Math can be a tricky part of the STEAM curriculum to dive into, but this volume presents many crucial terms and definitions in an achievable and fun way! Whether it's geometry, calculus, or data analysis, different areas of mathematics are explained by breaking them down into their most basic elements. Helpful graphics and photographs are featured throughout to aid readers in their exploration of the world of mathematics. In addition, fact boxes and activities help readers develop their memory skills and their understanding of how math is applied in the world around them.

For thousands of years, humans have tried to record and interpret the world around them through art, whether that takes the form of a picture on a wall or a towering statue. In this volume, readers discover a variety of key terms and explanations of the various techniques artists use to create their masterpieces. Whether they're looking at a portrait or preparing to make a collage of their own photographs, this volume can help readers both appreciate and create art. Fact boxes, vibrant photographs, and memory games further expand their knowledge of artistic creations and STEAM curriculum topics.

Throughout history, improvements in technology have allowed us to create machines that make our life easier, vehicles that can travel faster and more efficiently, and gadgets that let us relax and have fun. The world of technology continues to expand every day, and what better way for readers to keep up than by learning the meaning of important tech terms? From electronic devices to programming and gaming, this volume defines many technology examples and concepts to help readers expand their STEAM knowledge as they also find fun activities and look at colorful photographs.

The world around us is full of objects that have been designed and built using some sort of engineering, whether it's the cars and trains that take us from place to place or the towering skyscrapers where people live and work. Readers learn about the techniques and technologies behind them in this fascinating introduction to engineering. Whether it's small like a bike's gear or huge like a bridge's beam, the terms explained in this volume will expand readers' knowledge of engineering and STEAM as a whole. Vivid photographs provide visual examples, and fact boxes and activities enhance the reading experience.

There are many important terms and definitions to learn within the world of science, and readers now have the ability to learn them in a fun and accessible way! From chemistry to biology-and much more in-between-this volume explains a variety of concepts from the amazing world of science. Equipped with fact boxes, vivid photographs, and interactive activities, the volume engages readers and expands on the classroom STEAM lessons. This serves as an excellent tool especially for reluctant and struggling readers, whether they need to quickly define gravity or friction or learn more about the water cycle.