Synopsis
Brimming with information and fun-to-color images, this awesome book introduces kids to the many types of engineering. From mechanical engineering to electrical engineering and beyond, it is a must-read for STEM kids interested in the science behind the technology that powers our world.
For thousands of years, engineers have solved problems by designing and building new things. This informative, fun-to-color book introduces kids ages 8-12 to the many different worlds of engineering. Realistic illustrations and easy-to-understand captions explain how civil engineers build a bridge, how structural engineers erect a skyscraper, how genetic engineers alter DNA, what environmental engineers do to protect our planets, and how robotics and aerospace engineers attach a mini-helicopter to a Mars robot explorer. It’s the perfect book for the next generation of STEM students.
- Introduction to Engineering: This book offers an exciting introduction to the vast engineering field, showcasing various disciplines and their contributions to solving real-world problems through design and innovation.
- Age-Appropriate Content: Specifically tailored for children aged 8 to 12, the book presents complex engineering concepts through coloring, making it accessible and engaging to young readers.
- Illustrated Examples: Features realistic illustrations that bring to life the work of civil engineers in building bridges, structural engineers in constructing skyscrapers, and genetic engineers in altering DNA, among other engineering feats.
- Environmental and Aerospace Engineering: Explains the critical roles of environmental engineers in preserving Earth's ecosystems and introduces aerospace engineering through the intriguing project of attaching a mini-helicopter to a Mars robot explorer.
- Promotion of STEM Learning: This book is an essential primer that inspires an early interest in STEM fields, particularly engineering, by demonstrating its impact on our daily lives and its potential for future innovations.
- Educational Resource: Acts as a valuable educational tool for parents, teachers, and homeschool educators looking to stimulate curiosity and foster a love of learning about engineering and technology in children.
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About the Author
An accomplished science and nature illustrator, Patricia J. Wynne is the recipient of the 2008 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor and has won awards from Parenting Magazine, the John Burroughs Association, and the National Science Teachers Association. She has created dozens of Dover coloring, activity, and sticker books, and co-authored the award-winning My First Book science series with Donald M. Silver. Patricia's artwork has appeared in museums, galleries, magazines, newspapers, and more than 100 books for both children and adults.
Trained as a research scientist, Donald M. Silver has written more than 80 books for students of all ages and for teachers. He has won numerous awards, including the Children's Science Writing Award in Physics and Astronomy from the American Institute of Physicists. He and Patricia J. Wynne have co-authored many popular Dover titles on science and nature, including their My First Book series on outer space, the body, the brain, physics, and more.
From the Back Cover
Discover the incredible world of engineering!
Brimming with information and fun-to-color images, this awesome book introduces kids to the many different types of engineering. The 46 pages include realistic illustrations and easy-to-understand captions that explain how civil engineers build a bridge and structural engineers erect a skyscraper, what environmental engineers do to protect our planet, how genetic engineers alter DNA, and how robotics and aerospace engineers created a mini-helicopter for a Mars rover. It’s the perfect introduction to a popular STEM subject for ages 8 and up!
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