Piecing Art Together, Paperback/Dona Herweck Rice

What do toothpicks, dryer lint, plastic bottles, and soup cans have in common? They are all items that have been used to create art! Found art is a type of art that involves creating pieces from found objects that are not usually considered to be artistic. Learn how these ordinary objects are made into beautiful art. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and that guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Ideal for school reports and projects, this informational text will appeal to reluctant readers and ages 6-8. Book specifications: Collection: Smithsonian: Informational Text Dimensions: 224 x 173 Author: Dona Herweck Rice Cover type: Paperback Publishing Year: 2019 Publishing Month: 5 Pages: 32 Language: English Publisher: Teacher Created Materials Weight: 113 g