Do you know how plants make their own food? Learn how plants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to execute the stages of photosynthesis. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about plants and chemical reactions. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for makerspaces and guides students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in life science fields. Introduce advanced science topics to older readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for secondary students or ages 10-14.