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Discover the world of engineering with fun, step-by-step projects.

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 8 and above.

Other titles in the series include:
Energy
Computers & Robotics
Buildings & Structures
Transport & Aerospace
Machines



Table of Contents
  • 1: What are materials?
  • 2: Properties of materials
  • 3: You’re the engineer: Testing properties
  • 4: Friction
  • 5: You’re the engineer: Racetrack friction
  • 6: Metal
  • 7: Plastic
  • 8: You’re the engineer: Create a new plastic
  • 9: Glass and ceramics
  • 10: You’re the engineer: Changing clay
  • 11: Wood and textiles
  • 12: Materials of the future
  • 13: You’re the engineer: Engineering structures
  • 14: Glossary
  • 15: Further information
  • 16: Index

Kid Engineer: Working with Materials

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    A Paperback / softback by Sonya Newland

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      Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
      Publication Date: 09/12/2021
      ISBN13: 9781526312662, 978-1526312662
      ISBN10: 1526312662
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Discover the world of engineering with fun, step-by-step projects.

      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 8 and above.

      Other titles in the series include:
      Energy
      Computers & Robotics
      Buildings & Structures
      Transport & Aerospace
      Machines



      Table of Contents
      • 1: What are materials?
      • 2: Properties of materials
      • 3: You’re the engineer: Testing properties
      • 4: Friction
      • 5: You’re the engineer: Racetrack friction
      • 6: Metal
      • 7: Plastic
      • 8: You’re the engineer: Create a new plastic
      • 9: Glass and ceramics
      • 10: You’re the engineer: Changing clay
      • 11: Wood and textiles
      • 12: Materials of the future
      • 13: You’re the engineer: Engineering structures
      • 14: Glossary
      • 15: Further information
      • 16: Index

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