Books published by Teacher Created Materials, Inc

Learn about the enlightening world of optics, where light bends to help us see the sights! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

The Inka Empire's grass suspension bridges were engineering marvels. Learn about the engineering behind them with this book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and details how the engineering design process is used to solve real-world problems.

Learn how Landsat satellites use heat to take images, and how they are helping save the planet! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how the detailed drawings of botanical illustrators help science--and scientists! This book uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems and includes a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn about the challenges the Wright Brothers overcame to become the "e;forefathers of flight."e; This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how modern technology allows navigation to be more precise than ever. This Smithsonian STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how astronauts, doctors, and athletes use swimming pools for aquatic therapy and training! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Muddy Creek in Maryland is being damaged by erosion. Learn about the efforts to restore it! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Created in collaboration with Smithsonian, learn about the science behind mummification with this book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Discover why clouded leopards are so special, and why they need our help! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Find out why frogs are so amazing, and why they need our help to survive! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

From dryer lint to plastic found in the ocean, learn how artists are using found objects to make beautiful art. This STEAM reader features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to teach problem solving.

Learn how light pollution prevents us from seeing the stars and causes other problems as well. This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how scientists channel energy from the sun to power awesome innovations! This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Snowflakes are one of nature's most fascinating wonders. Learn how snowflakes form with this fun STEAM reader that builds literacy skills and features a hands-on STEAM challenge.

Learn how technology has improved lighthouses over time with this book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Everyone needs clean water, but not everyone has access to it. Learn how people are working to solve the clean water problem with this book that uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

Learn how zookeepers at the National Zoo keep the animals healthy and happy. This book features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.