Join Maya in an exploration of computer science and dance, 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.
At Maya's house, every weekend is a chance to shimmy, shake, and wiggle, and she loves to learn new moves. She can twist like Papa and do the robot like Mama. So when her brother shows off his new six-step, she is determined to master it. But there are a lot of moving parts! Can Maya break down a big problem into smaller parts to finally get down on the dance floor?
Extend the learning beyond the story with expertly crafted back matter, including additional information about computer science and dance 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.
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A lifelong dancer, Carren Jao was inspired to write Maya Breaks It Down by watching her children learn the basics of breaking. In her daily content and communications work, Carren mixes the art of storytelling with the science of strategy. She is the author of The Shape of Love and won Lee & Low's New Voices award, recognizing promising talent in children's storytelling. Carren is based in a Los Angeles house filled with joyful beats and fascinating beta tests.
Aphelandra enjoys every step of the process, from designing to sketching to coloring. When she's not bringing picture books to life, Aphelandra can be found playing games, taking walks by the lake, or hanging out with her cat. She lives in a cozy corner of Wisconsin with her family. www.aphelandraw.com