Conserving an Aircraft

The Horten Ho airplane was made in Nazi Germany during WWII. Germany needed a new weapon, and hoped this experimental aircraft would help them win the war. The Horten Ho would have been a fighter jet with incredible speed, but it did not fly as planned. Learn about the Smithsonian Institution's efforts to restore this fascinating historical artifact and the challenges they faced during the restoration process. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Author: Ben Nussbaum
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Published: 10/01/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.00w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781493866960

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 199294 / Conserving an Aircraft


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2018 pg. 47