The Science of Waves and Surfboards

Watching surfers is mesmerizing. It looks like they are magically gliding over the water. But what looks like magic is actually science in action! Surfers use science to select the right surfboards and to understand the motion of the ocean. Learn about the science behind surfing with this high-interest title! 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: Lisa Steele MacDonald
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: 9781493867059

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 199307 / Science of Waves and Surfboards


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