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How to be an Engineer

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Inspire the next generation of innovators, builders, and problem solvers with How to be an Engineer, an energetic and interactive STEM guidebook written by renowned education advocate Carol Vorderman. Published by DK, this highly visual book introduces young readers to the thrilling world of engineering, proving that anyone with a curious mind can start thinking like an engineer. The book breaks down major engineering disciplines—from structural and mechanical to aerospace and electrical engineering—explaining how real-world inventions solve everyday global challenges. Packed with DK's signature crisp photography and dynamic infographics, the volume features dozens of safe, practical, and hands-on projects that can be done at home using everyday household materials. Children can build a sturdy bridge from paper, construct a miniature windmill, design a balloon-powered car, and test structural integrity, all while learning foundational principles of physics and design. It serves as an exceptional educational textbook for elementary science classrooms, maker spaces, and young creators.

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03637

620 VOR h

Elementary School Library

Available

Detail Information

Series Title

How to Be... Series

Call Number

620 VOR h

Publisher

London, United Kingdom : Dorling Kindersley., 2018

Collation

144 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780241316672

Classification

620

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Subject(s)

technology
Engineering
Mechanical engineering
Civil engineering
Aerospace

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