Adventures in Engineering for Kids
Adventures in Engineering for Kids

Author: Brett Schilke

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2020-05-05

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1631598392

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Design Genius, Jr.: Adventures in Engineering for Kids explores the future through problem solving, design thinking, and engineering in a science-fact world that most parents and kids don’t yet know exists. This book invites kids to take charge of the world they wish to create by designing inventions and solutions to challenges faced in an imaginary City X, the first human settlement on another planet. This adventure takes readers on an epic journey: humans are leaving Earth, arriving at a new planet, and creating the first settlement there, City X. It’s a journey of historic proportions, to a fledgling city on a distant planet, where humanity has a chance to start fresh and design a future that works for everyone. In settling another planet, humans discover a host of challenges, much like those faced on Earth: Challenges related to issues of energy, environment, transportation, security, food, safety, and health. Empowered by design thinking and advanced technology, their problems are to be solved by a vast team of young designers on Earth (your children!). With this book, you and yours will be able to develop the tools to explore, understand, imagine, create, and share your own irresistible futures through accessible real-world activities and awesome ideations. Without limits, what can kids create?

Adventures in Engineering for Kids
Adventures in Engineering for Kids

Author: Brett Schilke

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2020-06-09

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1631598406

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Help your kids take charge of the world they want to create by designing inventions and solutions to challenges faced in the imaginary City X, the first human settlement on another planet. *2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in Hands-On Science Longlist* *2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children’s Honor Book* Adventures in Engineering for Kids features: 35 hands-on problem-solving, design thinking, and engineering activities Flexible and adaptable content for different ages and stages Social distance compatibility Design an Irresistible Future In settling another planet, humans discover a host of challenges, much like those faced on Earth. The Mayor of City X has established an elite engineering team called the Irresistible Futures Agency, charged with tackling major challenges like: Energy Environment Transportation Security Food Safety Health Problem Solving, Design Thinking, and Engineering As an Irresistible Futures engineer, kids (and adults!) come up with their own unique solutions to big problems. They use design thinking, systems thinking, and other problem-solving activities that are part of being a good engineer for the future. Activities help them: Explore the impact of global challenges Make complex issues simple and understandable Imagine a better future Create solutions to the challenges they care most about Share their best ideas with the world Science-Fact and Real-World Case Studies Along the way, readers learn about real-world innovators and technologies that are making this future possible, from inventors building megastructures in space to companies powering cities with baby poop. Diversity and Inclusion In each Chapter, kids design a solution for citizens of City X, who share perspectives on each challenge. The 35 citizens represent a diversity of culture, age, gender, background, and ability, so every reader can see themselves in the story and expand their perspective at the same time. Without limits, what can kids create? About the Series: Design thinking—creative problem solving—will be crucial to resolving the global challenges in business, politics, and the environment facing the next generation. Each book in the Design Genius Jr. series teaches kids this important skill through fun, hands-on projects in a single area of design that challenge them to identify problems, explore possibilities, test ideas, and then come up with original solutions.

Real Engineering Experiments
Real Engineering Experiments

Author: Anthony Tegtmeyer

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2021-05-11

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 164739581X

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STEAM-powered experiments in engineering for kids ages 8 to 12 Learn about the amazing world of engineering for kids and how it works together with science, technology, art, and math. Whether you're experimenting with structures, materials, mechanics, or electrons, this book offers step-by-step instructions and full-color pictures that help you answer questions like "what can we use magnetism for?" and "how do catapults work?" This guide to engineering for kids features: Engineering explained—Dive deep into what it means to be an engineer as you learn about the different types of engineers and how they approach challenges. Amazing experiments—Build a robot, make your own battery, clean polluted water, create a wind-powered car, and more using basic items you might already have at home. Beginner guidance—Find explanations for why each experiment works, as well as suggestions for taking them even further. Explore the amazing world of engineering for kids with these fun experiments that will get kids excited about learning.

Computer Engineering for Babies
Computer Engineering for Babies

Author: Chase Roberts

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781735208701

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An introduction to computer engineering for babies. Learn basic logic gates with hands on examples of buttons and an output LED.

Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid
Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid

Author: Janice VanCleave

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-01-06

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1118045769

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Now you can discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about engineering for yourself with this fun-filled resource. Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid presents entertaining, challenging experiments and activities to help you understand the different types of engineering there are—including structural, solar, electrical, and chemical—and how each is applied to real world everyday situations. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of easy-to-find materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and a simple scientific explanation. Plus, the book’s 25 projects can easily be used in the classroom, as the basis of a science fair project, or at home just for fun!

How to Be an Engineer
How to Be an Engineer

Author: Carol Vorderman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1465477551

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Clearly explained engineering concepts and fun, simple projects give kids ages 7-9 the chance to put their STEAM knowledge to the test! Teach kids to think like an engineer! The engaging projects in this book will encourage kids to investigate using items from around the house. Build a robot arm out of rulers; learn about jet propulsion with balloons; crush toilet-paper rolls to explore materials; and much more. Read about how engineers use STEAM subjects and their imaginations to think critically and solve problems. Be inspired by engineering heroes such as Leonardo da Vinci, Mae Jemison, and Elon Musk. Fun questions, engineering experiments, and real-life scenarios come together to make engineering relevant. In How to Be an Engineer, the emphasis is on inspiring kids, which means less time at a computer and more time exploring in the real world.

Rosie Revere, Engineer
Rosie Revere, Engineer

Author: Andrea Beaty

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2013-09-03

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1613125305

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In this beloved New York Times bestselling picture book, meet Rosie Revere, a seemingly quiet girl by day but a brilliant inventor of gizmos and gadgets by night. Rosie dreams of becoming a great engineer, and her room becomes a secret workshop where she constructs ingenious inventions from odds and ends. From hot dog dispensers to helium pants and python-repelling cheese hats, Rosie's creations would astound anyone—if only she'd let them see. But Rosie is afraid of failure, so she hides her inventions under her bed. That is, until her great-great-aunt Rose (also known as Rosie the Riveter) pays her a visit. Aunt Rose teaches Rosie that the first flop isn't something to fear; it's something to celebrate. Failure only truly happens if you quit. And so, Rosie learns to embrace her passion, celebrate her missteps, and pursue her dreams with persistence. This empowering picture book encourages young readers to explore their creativity, persevere through challenges, and celebrate the journey toward achieving their goals. Whether you're a budding engineer or simply love stories of resilience, Rosie Revere, Engineer is a delightful read for all ages. Add this inspiring tale to your family library and discover the magic of celebrating each failure on the road to success. Don’t miss the book that the Duchess of York recently chose to read aloud at a Literally Healing visit to a children’s hospital. For more STEM-themed adventures, check out other titles by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, including Ada Twist, Scientist, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters. “Will no doubt inspire conversations with children about the benefits of failure and the pursuit of dreams.” —School Library Journal Check out all the books in the Questioneers Series: The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect | Rosie Revere, Engineer | Ada Twist, Scientist | Sofia Valdez, Future Prez | Aaron Slater, Illustrator | Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year The Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters | Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants | Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion | Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote | Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs | Aaron Slater and the Sneaky Snake Questioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! | All About Plants! | The Science of Baking | Bug Bonanza! | Rockin’ Robots! Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted | Show Me the Bunny | Ada Twist, Scientist: Brainstorm Book | 5-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories The Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects | Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers | Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists | Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists | Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists

STEAM Kids
STEAM Kids

Author: Anne Carey

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09-09

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781537372044

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A year's worth of captivating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities that will wow the boredom right out of kids!Created by an MIT engineer, award winning educators, designers, and homeschooling experts, STEAM Kids will inspire your children to: question like a scientist design like a technologist build like an engineer create like an artist deduce like a mathematician - and, most importantly - play like a kid!Inside you'll find entertaining and educational projects like:- Rainbow Reactions- PVC Pipe Slingshot- Grafitti Art & Science- Color Changing Play Dough- Diaper Science- Circuit Bugs- Candy Mazes & so much more!Perfect for children ages 4-10, all the step-by-step activities are helpfully coded with difficulty indicators and estimated project times. Helpful project extensions promote further exploration and learning for enthusiastic children.Bonus materials will make things easy for parents and educators, and include: a handy weekly planning guide, project shopping lists, STEAM journal and more.So gather up your curious kids and get your STEAM on!

Extreme Engineering
Extreme Engineering

Author: Paul Virr

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2018-10

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781438012490

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"Your adventures begin as you complete a Roman arch by drawing lines to missing bricks, plan a design for a green skyscrapper using energy-saving features, finish drawings of tied-arch bridges, and more awesome engineering activities."--