Wild STEM
Set of 6 titles
This engaging, informative series introduces readers to high-interest careers in outdoor STEM fields. Each title explores STEM careers based in a different outdoor setting and focuses on the newest techniques and technologies being used in them. Hands-on projects will inspire budding scientists to imagine a future in which the outdoors is their office!
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Dewey Number | 577 |
Lexile | 830L-870L |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.7-5.3 |
Guided Reading Level | |
Language | English |
Publisher | ABDO Publishing |
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Format | Reinforced book |
ISBN | S24ABDO43 |
Copyright | 2024 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
SLJ Review of Wild STEM
Full-page photographs alternate with text pages to introduce readers to STEM careers in various natural settings. Each title focuses on a particular segment of the natural world such as forests, oceans, or farms. The narrative offers details of jobs like paleontology or aerospace engineering, and photo captions offer additional details about oceanographers, arborists, and beekeepers. Two “Get Wild!” activities are included in each book, with a materials list, photo, and step-by-step directions. Readers can create their own DIY seismograph, experiment with how blubber works, and enjoy other demonstrations or projects. Back matter includes a glossary, an index, and a QR code to access online resources. VERDICT Very useful for introducing STEM careers, classroom research on careers in STEM, and satisfying individual curiosity about the various jobs available in “wild” settings.