A marble rolls down a tube. It hits a doll, which knocks over some dominoes. Anything can happen in a Rube Goldberg Machine! These machines take simple tasks and make them complex and fun. Do you have what it takes to make one? Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution , this STEAM book builds students' literacy skills while fostering curiosity, creativity, and innovation through real-world examples. Features include: A hands-on STEAM challenge guides students through each step of the engineering design process and is ideal for makerspace activities - Content that highlights every component of STEAM : science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics - Dynamic images and text features enhance the reading experience and build visual literacy - Make career connections with career advice from Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields Dona does not know which is more fun-learning about the world through science, or writing books for children that tell all about it. She is glad she does not have to decide and can do both!