Join Zoe in an exploration of angles and shapes, because STEAM is everywhere and for everyone!

Part of STEAMWORKS, a series of fiction picture books for ages 4-7 that relate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) to kids’ everyday lives.

Time to party! Zoe is planning a pool party on the roof of her newly constructed toy house. There is just one problem—some of her toys use wheels to get around, and there is no accessible way to the pool! Zoe knows how that feels, so she's determined to figure out a safe solution for everyone to have fun. After some trial & error and a trip outside to look at her own ramp for inspiration, Zoe and the toys are ready to ramp up the fun!

Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about simple machines and fun STEAM activities.

STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.

STEAMWORKS picture books are also available in Spanish.

Series Overview: STEAMWORKS uses engaging and playful narratives to portray children of all backgrounds and abilities as capable STEAM learners equipped with the curiosity and wonder to unlock the possibilities of the world around them.
 
Contributor Bio(s)
 
Katrina Tangen lives in Southern California between Disneyland and the beach. At Harvard, she studied folklore & mythology, history of science, psychology, and religion, so she knows a little bit about a lot of things. Katrina is disabled by ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis) and is a wheelchair user. She writes fiction and nonfiction for kids of all ages.

Author Residence: Costa Mesa, CA

Author Hometown: Costa Mesa, CA

Wendy Wen graduated from Nottingham Trent University with an MA in illustration. Born with a rare congenital disease that leads to a calcium deficiency in her bones requiring the use of an electric wheelchair, Wendy never gives up on pursuing her dreams of creating art. Her artwork has been recognized by many illustration awards, including being highly commended for the Macmillan Prize, longlisted for the World Illustration Award, and more. She currently lives in Taiwan. www.wendywenillustration.com

Illustrator Residence:Taiwan

Illustrator Hometown:Taiwan