Human Effects on Earth - (Smithsonian: Informational Text) by Heather Schwartz (Paperback)

About the Book

Find out how your everyday decisions affect our planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM reader about humankind's impact on Earth's ecosystems boosts secondary students' literacy skills.

Book Synopsis

How do your everyday decisions affect our planet? From agriculture to climate change, humans leave a major impact on the world around them. Discover the effects of humankind on Earth with this STEAM book. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book will ignite curiosity about our impact on the planet through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and walks students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in Earth and space science fields. Explore complex science topics with older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.

Review Quotes

"A practical addition to classroom collections in support of science units, or for makerspaces in search of modeling and design ideas."-- "School Library Journal on the Smithsonian: Informational Text series"