Engineering gifts

Assemble a high-quality, foot-and-a-half tall chipboard gravity drop tower full of LEGO contraptions. Unleash a pack of 6 wooden balls from the starting gate and watch them race through a maze of twists and turns, sliding down ramps, flipping spinners, and whirling down a funnel before they finally plonk into their destined buckets. (All included right out of the box!)...

Experience the gripping tale of survival against all odds in The Martian by Andy Weir, now available in a Young Readers Edition. This adaptation of the Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling phenomenon is tailored for younger audiences while maintaining the core elements that have captivated readers worldwide. The story revolves around astronaut Mark Watney, who becomes one of the first...

Use the flaps to uncover and understand the inner workings of all sorts of machines. An amazing flap book packed with inventions, machines, gadgets, devices, and facts and information about how they work. Over 90 flaps reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines, microwaves, and many, many other machines. Includes internet links to websites with animations, games, and...

Roll through thrilling stunts and exciting challenges with the Marble Rush Ultimate Set. This 145-piece color-coded building set includes a spinning Ferris wheel, a swirling cone that plays a musical light show, thrilling ramps, fast tracks, extreme launchers and bases that all easily connect together. The easy-to-follow leveled guide includes three different builds from beginner to advanced, or create your...

The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman is a groundbreaking exploration into the art and science of design. Through his expertise as a cognitive scientist, Norman unveils the ubiquitous design flaws in everyday objects that cause frustration and inefficiency, from misinterpreted door handles to baffling oven controls. This book delves deep into the critical role of user-centric design, which...

Crash and learn with this LEGO version of a Pinewood Derby. Build and rebuild 10 race cars. Then race them along the track, as you learn about Newton’s Laws, aerodynamics, and crash test safety. In LEGO Race Cars by the Editors of Klutz, young engineers get the chance to explore the principles of speed and safety in a fun, hands-on...

LEGO Gear Bots invites you to build kinetic sculptures with Lego! This engaging book allows you to create up to 10 Lego models and games using elements included in the book alongside papercraft pieces. Themes explore exciting builds like a swimming shark, a hungry praying mantis, and a robo game show. Throughout the book, STEM content provides insight into how...

WINNER: 2024 Australian Book Design Awards, Best Designed Children's Non-Fiction book WINNER: 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award Join maverick inventor Steve Mushin as he tackles climate change with an avalanche of mind-bending, scientifically plausible inventions to rewild cities and save the planet. Jump into his brain as he designs habitat-printing robot...

Explore the wonders of engineering with ABCs of Engineering by Chris Ferrie and Sarah Kaiser, a delightful addition to the bestselling Baby University series. This captivating board book breaks down complex engineering concepts into simple, digestible explanations for your future genius, perfect for infants and toddlers. Through vibrant illustrations and easy-to-follow text, babies and toddlers can embark on an alphabetical...

Introduce your child to the fascinating world of engineering with My First 100 Engineering Words by Chris Ferrie! This delightful and educational board book is designed to build a strong foundational vocabulary for babies and toddlers, covering essential STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) concepts in a fun and engaging way. With crisp and colourful illustrations, My First 100...

Build 10 simple machines that can be combined to make a Rube Goldberg-style chain reaction. Configure the modules in different combinations for all-new results. Use the included LEGO pieces in conjunction with your own collection to build the contraptions, plus record your experiments in the pages of Lego Chain Reactions!

The latest title in the popular 'How Things Work' series will make the ordinary seem extraordinary. Featuring the beautifully detailed illustrations of James Gulliver Hancock, How Everything Works takes a close-up look at the world around us to examine well-known, everyday environments and reveal how all the various objects and machines found there operate. Full-page gatefolds showcase large, dense scenes,...

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...

The National Book Award-winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that was filled with both tragedy and triumph, told by master historian David McCullough. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Truman, here is the nationally bestselling epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal. In The...

Hape Extended Double Suspension Bridge Bridge the gaps in your railroad with a double suspension bridge of grand proportions! Your trains will roll across the sky above land and sea in style and grandeur.

An exciting addition to any GraviTrax marble run, the Action Pack Zipline lets marbles glide smoothly across long distances and changing elevations. It adds energy, creativity, and dynamic movement to your tracks, turning every build into an exhilarating challenge. Combine it with the GraviTrax Starter Set for even more thrilling construction possibilities. Creates impressive gliding action for marbles across elevated...

From an award-winning and internationally-renowned expert, a wonderfully illuminating journey through the world of manufacturing and its transformational influence on our lives - and the world around us. 'An extraordinarily good read... Minshall leads us gently through all the stages necessary to produce all our "stuff" ... it also made me laugh out loud.'PROFESSOR DAVID SPIEGELHALTER, author of The Art...

Keep the fun rolling with the VTech Marble Rush Build & Store Box Set! This exciting playset includes everything you need to build your own thrilling marble run. Watch as the colorful marbles zip and zoom through the twists and turns you create. And when you're done playing, simply pack everything up in the convenient storage box for easy cleanup....

On April 1, 1976, two scruffy twentysomethings, both named Steve, founded a startup. Their goal: To bring the revolutionary power of computers to everyone. Over the next five decades, Apple reshaped the technology and cultural landscapes, introducing the public to breakthroughs like the mouse, laser printing, CD-ROM, WiFi, digital video, home networking, touchscreen phones, and tablets. Jobs’s obsessive eye for...

In Let's Fly a Plane! by Chris Ferrie, young readers are invited on a high-flying adventure with Red Kangaroo, who is eager to understand how airplanes defy gravity and soar through the skies. With a pressing question about the mysteries of flight, Red Kangaroo seeks the expertise of Dr. Chris, a knowledgeable and engaging guide. Together, they explore the four...

If you enjoyed A Minecraft Movie, you’ll love this book! Minecraft is a multi-platform block-based gaming sensation available on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and mobile devices. Whether you're in Creative, Survival, or Hardcore Mode, the Minecraft books contain all the advice you need to survive and thrive! All New Official Minecraft Redstone Handbook will teach you everything you need to know...

For those fascinated by the marvels of engineering, Engines by Theodore Gray offers an in-depth and visually stunning exploration of the machines that power our world. From ancient steam engines to modern-day micro motors, this book delves into the inner workings and intricate details of dozens of remarkable machines. Theodore Gray, the acclaimed author behind How Things Work and The...

Build this cute hydrant robot. Learn the mechanics of water pumps.  The robot’s head jumps as the pump operates. Pumps water from a cup or a bottle, a bath or a swimming pool, and sprays it out the side! Fun water play for indoors and outdoors.

Build your own fully working model of a 4 cylinder petrol car engine with ignition sound and illuminating spark plugs. The kit contains all the tools you’ll need for assembly and over 100 parts. The model engine is great fun to put together and a practical aid to understanding how a four stroke combustion engine really works. The on/off controller...

From the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge to building on the moon, this utterly fascinating and visually stunning book is sure to build sky-scraping curiosity in young engineers' Kate Pankhurst, author of the Fantastically Great Women series. I adored reading How Was That Built? with my son. The fascinating facts and huge detailed pictures led to lots of interesting conversations...

Explore engineering as a career with this introduction for ages 12 to 16. The job of an engineer is to solve all sorts of complex challenges facing the world while improving our lives through creative, innovative ideas. This engineering book for teens gives you a look into what engineers do and how they drive society forward through math and science....

A baking nightmare makes for slapstick comedy gold in this hilarious Little Gem from a bestselling author and illustrator team. Albert’s dad needs help in the family bakery, but all his son can think about is sport. So he builds a machine like no other: the Doughmaster 5000. It seems to have solved all their problems, until one night, Dad’s...

Create 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids, you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology. Design your projects using free browser-based versions of CAD software Tinkercad and SketchUp. Follow the simple steps to create a variety of different projects. Learn about the fascinating science behind your creations. Get guidance on...

Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the basics of building—from foundation to rooftop—and ties it all to baby's world. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well!...

Filled with stunning illustrations and lively, engaging text, The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea guides readers through this celebration of the history and uses of over 100 machines, which have allowed artisans to create beautiful items for centuries. The Repair Shop's Dom Chinea takes you on an exploration of 100 essential machines found in the workshops and studios of the world's...

Get closer to the Quadrilla action with three gutters that make your marbles race around the outside of the colored blocks on their way to the bottom. Looks cool and extends run-time. Start by building one of the layouts pictured on the box. Watch your marbles navigate the blocks, spiral gutters, spiral twist and other features as they race down...

*CBCA 2022 Notable Book: Picture book of the year*Age range 3 to 6Penny has a massive imagination. She loves to draw up plans, gather her tools and turn sketches and scribbles into new creations.One day, she visits her grandpa's house and is amazed at his gadgets and gizmos. He has a telephone hanging on his wall, an organ with bellows...

Construct this incredible bubble-blowing robot! Power it up and watch the bubble flow. Construct this incredible bubble blowing robot from the Kids Robotix range of education and fun toys Inspire your child's imagination and power it up and watch the bubbles flow Kids robotix goes beyond simple mechanics to explore the variety and creativity of mechanical engineering Kids can choose...

The Pencil by Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome. Petroski writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today.

Are you obsessed with cars? Or maybe you want to pass on your love of motors and engines to others? Then the Machine Works 4-Cylinder Hybrid Electric Engine is the perfect kit for you to build together. This model is not meant to be a copy of any particular prototype engine but is designed to demonstrate the broad concepts of...

Embark an epic learning adventure that you can play along with in-game! Join a new host of funny characters as they tackle a zombie outbreak in the Overworld! Discover how to use redstone to flood your world with zombies, then join the others as they work together and use all their combined knowledge to figure out how to stop the...

Shard engineer Roma Agrawal deconstructs our most complex inventions into seven fundamental objects: the nail, spring, wheel, lens, magnet, string and pump. _____________ 'Delightful' – TIM HARFORD, FINANCIAL TIMES 'Appeals to the nerdy side of just about all of us... a great book to give' – JANE GARVEY 'Splendid. Clearly written, elegantly structured full of facts you are unlikely to...

From the pyramids in the north to the temples in the south, ancient artisans left their marks all over Egypt, unique marks that reveal craftsmanship we would be hard pressed to duplicate today. Drawing together the results of more than 30 years of research and nine field study journeys to Egypt, Christopher Dunn presents a stunning stone-by-stone analysis of key...

How Everything Works is an all-in-one encyclopaedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world, from your own body to outer space. Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds, or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm?...

See Inside the Future is a lift-the-flap book that invites you to imagine what the world will be like by the end of the 21st century. Join futurologist Tom Cheesewright on a tour of our world, decades into the future. Eight scenes await, revealing what wonders will unfold in our cities, landscapes, inside our own bodies, and in the vast...

In 1966, engineers had a mainly technical role. Fast forward to 2016, and advancing technology had revolutionised the profession, allowing more comprehensive and sophisticated investigations, testing, and analyses. In addition, changes in legislation and the expectations of society have meant that civil engineers are now expected to become involved in public consultation and consider the environmental impacts of projects. Engineering...

Build this futuristic machine and watch it jet off by transforming wind into kinetic energy! Learn about propeller propulsion when building and playing with the Wind Powered Racer.  The high RPM propeller engine makes for exciting racing with its streamlined design allowing super high top speeds.  It has a large rear wheel span for extra stability at high speed.

GraviTrax Junior is an interactive marble run system for boys and girls from 3 to 7 years; with GraviTrax Junior, children build their own tracks and create themed worlds through creative decorating in a playful way. The GraviTrax Junior Starter Set L Jungle includes everything to get started building immediately and immerse yourself in the jungle world; thanks to the...

Print out whatever you can dream up 3D Printing For Dummies is an easy reference for anyone new to the process of taking a digital file and turning it into an object in the real world. Pretty amazing stuff, right? It’s also a handy guide for more experienced users looking to learn the latest and greatest in additive manufacturing. Updated...

A guide to the technology that has shaped the modern world Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide. How Technology Works demystifies the machinery that keeps the modern world going, from simple objects such as zip fasteners and can openers...