STEAM Literature Series (Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. inside Spark!Lab)
You know what all astronauts are really good at doing? Reading! Reading is a vital part of all children’s futures, not just the ones going to space! Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. inside Spark Lab to put the “A” in STEAM as we read stories and enjoy a hands-on activity. Included with museum admission. Duration: 30 minutes
March Theme for the Month: Living and Working in Space
March 19: Plants
Books: "Up, Down, and Around" by Katherine Ayres, "Growing Plants in Space" by Georgia Beth, "Plants Can't Sit Still" by Rebecca E. Hirsch
March 26: Habitats
Books: “The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot” by Margaret McNamara, "Boxitects" by Kim Smith, "A House for Birdie" by Stuart J. Murphy
April Theme for the Month: Our Solar System and Beyond
April 2: Our Solar System
Books: The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot by Margaret McNamara, Mars! Earthlings Welcome by Stacy McAnulty
April 9: The Sun and Moon
Books: The Sun and the Moon by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano, Moon! Earth's Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty
April 16: Constellations
Books: Usha and the Big Digger by Amitha Jagannath Knight, Animals in the Sky by Sara Gillingham
April 23: Telescopes (Hubble Day 4/24!)
Books: Always Looking Up: Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer by Laura Gehl, The James Webb Telescope: A Picture Book for Kids by Keith Riegert
April 30: The Goldilocks Zone
Books: Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers, Goldilocks and the Three Bears by James Marshall