Cool Engineering
Filled with Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages
Jenny Jacoby author Jem Venn illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:4th Mar '21
Should be back in stock very soon
This engaging book, Cool Engineering, explores the fascinating history and impact of engineering, featuring experiments and biographies of key figures.
In Cool Engineering, readers embark on an engaging journey through the fascinating world of engineering. This comprehensive guide features fact-filled timelines, drawing tips, and hands-on experiments to inspire budding engineers. From the lives of iconic figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Elon Musk to the various branches of engineering, this book offers a wealth of knowledge for young minds eager to learn.
The book delves into the history of engineering, showcasing significant inventions that have shaped our world. Readers will discover how mechanical tools enabled early civilizations to thrive and how steam engines fueled the industrial revolution. Additionally, it explores modern innovations, including computers and biomedical advancements that have transformed healthcare. Cool Engineering emphasizes the impact of engineering on our daily lives and the potential for future breakthroughs.
With a blend of informative content and interactive activities, Cool Engineering encourages readers to think critically and creatively. It serves as an excellent resource for students and educators alike, fostering a deeper understanding of engineering principles. As readers engage with the experiments and biographical stories, they will be inspired to envision their own contributions to this ever-evolving field. Whether it's building pyramids or addressing global warming, the possibilities are endless in the world of engineering.
'A fund of facts, bags of big ideas and pages of ingenious fun all packed into one VERY clever book!'
– Lancashire Evening Post
'Spellbinding and beautifully illustrated'
– Brilliant Brainz
‘This book will be of great value in primary school libraries as well as the classroom’
– The School Librarian
'Packed with amazing information, fun experiments and cool facts to stimulate budding engineers'
– Creative Steps Magazine
'A real treat… Books on STEM subjects like this are much needed in school libraries and bookshelves and this is an excellent introduction to the subject… a fascinating and engaging read'
– North Somerset Teachers Book Award
'Has “fact-tastic” drawing tips, experiments and biographies'
― The Bookseller
'There’s so much to like about this engaging little book'
– Red Reading Hub
'Appealing, simple and attractive graphic style … Educational and engaging this is great book'
– The Book Activist
'Filled with really interesting facts as well as fun things to make at home … super inspirational'
– Rosie's Library
'There’s a massive amount of information crammed into this large pocket-sized hardback book… This is a cracking book for any STEM minded child… Highly recommended to spark inspiration and inquiry'
– School Reading List
ISBN: 9781843654728
Dimensions: 154mm x 200mm x 15mm
Weight: 330g
112 pages