engineering design

Learn about the engineering design process used by engineers and what they do when they encounter a problem.

"Part playful poetry, part nonfiction information, children are introduced to the unique structures of seven plants and animals and the extraordinary innovations they have inspired"--Provided by publisher.

This book presents an overview of the basic engineering principles and concepts that shape today's modern world and includes activities and student explorations as learning tools.

Provides instructions for twenty-five prototype projects that help students understand and apply math and science concepts and skills to tackle real-life engineering problems.

"Engineers know that there is always more than one possible solution to a problem! This title uses accessible text and relatable examples to explain how engineers test and compare different solutions to determine which solution is best"--Provided by publisher.

A book for middle school students about writing and documenting work in different fields of scientific research. Includes prompts for projects.

Makers and inventors rely on prototypes to test out and refine their projects. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation.

Provides instructions for twenty-five prototype projects that help students understand and apply math and science concepts and skills to tackle real-life engineering problems.

How do you land a rover on Mars, resolve a perpetual traffic jam, or save a herd of caribou from potential extinction? This fascinating introduction to practical applications of engineering is sure to inspire the natural engineer in every child.

Amina Khan believes that nature does it best. In Adapt, she presents fascinating examples of how nature effortlessly solves the problems that humans attempt to solve with decades worth of the latest and greatest technologies, time, and money. Humans are animals too, and animals are incredibly good at doing more with less.