STEAM Literature Series (SLS)

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 10:00 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.

Books: The Bug Collector by Alex G. Griffiths, Spidernaut: Arabella, the Spider in Space by Jodie Parachini

October 8: Transportation (for Rocket Revolution)

It’s a Rocket Revolution! Join us to learn about rockets and the other types of transportation NASA uses.

Books: I Want To Be a Pilot by Laura Driscoll, Roaring Rockets by Tony Mitton

October 15: The Moon

Learn about the Moon and how, even though it lights up the night sky, it doesn’t produce its own light.

Books: Moon! Earth’s Best Friend by Stacy McAnulty, The Sun and the Moon by Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano, Space Mice by Lori Haskins Houran

October 22: Nocturnal Animals

Humans love looking at the night sky, but we’re not the only ones. Learn about animals that only come out at night! And no, we don’t mean werewolves.

Books: Night Animals by Gianna Marino, I’m Not Scared! by Jonathan Allen

October 29: Creepy Critter

It’s Halloween! Learn about Arabella and Anita, some of the creepiest critters to ever go to space. Weave your own spider web to take home!

Books:Spidernaut: Arabella, the Spider in Space by Jodie Parachini, Aaaarrgghh! Spider! by Lydia Monks

Books: Let’s Get Moving! Speeding Into the Science of Motion with Newtonian Physics by Chris Ferrie, Chicken in Space by Adam Lehrhaupt, Physics: Science is All Around You by Dr. Shini Somara