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Getting Started with Engineering
Think Like an Engineer!
Series: Dummies Junior
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Fun engineering projects for kids
Does your kid's love of 'tinkering' resemble that of a budding Thomas Edison? Then Getting Started with Engineering is guaranteed to spark their fascination! The focused, easy-to-complete projects offered inside are designed to broaden their understanding of basic engineering principles, challenge their problem-solving skills, and sharpen their creativity—all while having fun along the way.
Engineers are experts on how things work—and this book is your youngster's best first step to developing the skills they need to think, design, and build things like the pros. The projects they'll complete feature a fun twist that appeal to their age group—from a tiny model roller coaster to a wearable toy that includes an electronic circuit—and the instructions are written in an easy-to-follow manner, making it possible for them to experience the pride and accomplishment of working independently.
- Appropriate for children aged 7-11
- Simple explanations guide children to complete three projects using household items
- The full-colour design, short page count, and easy-to-follow instructions are designed to appeal to kids
- Brought to you by the trusted For Dummies brand
If you have a little engineer that could, Getting Started with Engineering is a great way to encourage their fascination with figuring out how things work.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781119291220
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 December 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Camille McCue, Ph.D, is a veteran STEM educator who has teletaught for NASA and PBS and instructed math, tech, and engineering in the classroom. She currently teaches in Las Vegas, NV.
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