Engineering for Curious Kids : An Illustrated Introduction to Building Machines and Amazing Structures!

Chris Oxlade

ISBN 10: 1398820180 / ISBN 13: 9781398820180

Verlag: Arcturus Publishing Feb 2023, 2023

Neuware - 'Discover how scientific ideas and different materials are used to build incredible machines and impressive structures. This face-packed, fully illustrated books explores the history of engineering from the building of the pyramids to the creation of today's towering skyscrapers, powerful machines, and valley-spanning bridges. See how robots, race cars, and rockets progress from planning sketches to working prototypes. Find out about different branches of engineering--chemical, mechanical, electrical, and civil--and how each helps us to live, work, travel, and improve our environment'--Jacket flap. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781398820180

Inhaltsangabe:

From spectacular skyscrapers to microchips, young readers can discover the miracles of engineering with this vibrantly illustrated, inspirational and accessible hardback.

Engineering makes the world go round. Through its innovations we can power cities, design medicines power and create self-driving cars. In this fact-packed guide, children can learn about vital breakthroughs in engineering history, the scientific principles behind these technologies and how engineers work today.

Topics include:
• Building bridges
• Engineering new cities
• Designing circuits
• Aeronatical engineering
• Engineering the future

Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to full-color illustrations, vibrant diagrams and engaging text. This book will spark a life-long passion in engineering for kids aged 8-12.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Uses a clear mix of pictures, diagrams, and instructions that help to build knowledge, boost confidence, and gain understanding.

Children will explore the history of engineering and understand why it is a fundamental, incredible, magical way to find out how everything works.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of information books for children. He has written more than two hundred titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies. He studied engineering at university before becoming an author. He lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire with his wife, children and dogs. Most of his spare hours are spent hill running, sailing and trying to keep track of ever-changing technology.

Alex Foster is an award winning illustrator based in Margate, UK who specializes in map and children's illustration. He has worked on books for all ages, including adult novels; he has created maps for the Royal Dahl Literary Estate; he runs the map print website Mapsy; and he's even designed a luxury clothing line. His art has been exhibited internationally and in 2015 he won a World Illustration Award from the Association of Illustrators.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Engineering for Curious Kids : An ...
Verlag: Arcturus Publishing Feb 2023
Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
Einband: Buch
Illustrator: Foster, Alex
Zustand: Neu