Ben Nussbaum Inka Terraces Paperback Book Multicolor

The Inka were master farmers, builders, and planners. Living in the Andes Mountains, they farmed and built on steep slopes. In the Andes, water can be a destructive, unpredictable force. The Inka controlled water through careful study and engineering. From terraces for farming to royal palaces, the Inka built things to last. Learn how their ancient inventions are helping modernday engineers develop solutions to modernday problems with this fascinating Informational Text created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution! Build reading skills while engaging students curiosity about STEAM topics through realworld examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, this book features a handson 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 realworld problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math! Ben Nussbaum Inka Terraces Paperback Book