STEAM Through the Seasons

Summer is a time for fun in the sun-and summer-focused crafts offer the opportunity to have fun while learning summer STEAM concepts. This motivating volume includes more than 10 craft ideas that connect readers with STEAM-related information about the season. Each craft, produced with readily available materials, is presented with at-level step-by-step instructions accompanied by helpful illustrations. Sidebars elaborate on key concepts, and further activities are suggested for even more exciting exploration. Readers will love these clever ideas for exercising their STEAM creativity!

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Green leaves grow on trees, flowers pop up from snowy ground, and rainbows can sometimes be glimpsed after spring showers. This motivating volume uses crafts to teach about the scientific concepts connected to the season. Readers will follow easy-to-understand steps to complete each activity, using readily available materials. Sidebars offer more about the science information behind the crafts, including facts about rain, insects, eggs, and more. This high-interest, STEAM-focused book is a perfect and beneficial addition to any science collection.

Winter can usher in different kinds of weather to different parts of the world. Some may love the activities snow and ice bring, while others barely recognize a difference in the weather. This entertaining volume provides answers to the winter-related queries many have about the season. Readers will delight in not only discovering facts about winter but also learning while completing seasonal crafts. Each activity is presented with easy-to-follow steps, which are supported with colorful illustrations. Readers (and their helpers) will also appreciate the information about where to find the materials needed for the crafts as well as the follow-up activities for further investigation.

Autumn is a cozy, attention-grabbing season in many parts of the world. Brightly colored trees, leaf-pile jumping, pumpkin and apple picking-these are many people's favorite activities of the season. Learning what's happening in nature to cause autumnal changes is a great way to connect the season with key STEAM concepts. This engaging volume offers clever crafts as a way to discover the science behind the season. Accessible and achievable activities, which use easy-to-locate materials, are carefully explained through step-by-step directions accompanied by simple, helpful illustrations.