Description
Book SynopsisDiscover the world of engineering with fun, step-by-step projects.
Take a closer look at the engineering behind the buildings and structures that surround us. Discover how engineers balance forces so that buildings don't collapse, different types of bridges and the engineering secrets of famous landmarks.
Kid-Engineer is the perfect introduction to the topic for budding young engineers. Each book focuses on one of the key engineering disciplines, breaking it down to make it interesting and accessible for young readers. Simple step-by-step activities bring the learning to life and encourage readers to develop their own engineering and design skills.
Great reading for aspiring engineers aged 9 and above.
Other titles in the series include:
Energy
Computers & Robotics
Machines
Transport & Aerospace
Materials
Table of Contents
- 1: Engineering buildings and structures
- 2: Forces at play
- 3: You’re the engineer: Take the paper building challenge
- 4: Building materials
- 5: Arches and domes
- 6: You’re the engineer: Make a geodesic dome
- 7: Skyscrapers
- 8: Bridges
- 9: You’re the engineer: Build bridge models
- 10: Tunnels
- 11: Moving and shaking
- 12: You’re the engineer: Test buildings in jelly
- 13: Amazing buildings and structures
- 14: Glossary
- 15: Further information
- 16: Index
