Engineering for Curious Kids: An Illustrated Introduction to Building Machines and Amazing Structures! - Hardcover

by Chris Oxlade (Author), Alex Foster (Illustrator)

From spectacular skyscrapers to microchips, young readers can discover the miracles of engineering with this vibrantly illustrated, inspirational and accessible hardback.

Engineering makes the world go round. Through its innovations we can power cities, design medicines power and create self-driving cars. In this fact-packed guide, children can learn about vital breakthroughs in engineering history, the scientific principles behind these technologies and how engineers work today.

Topics include:
- Building bridges
- Engineering new cities
- Designing circuits
- Aeronatical engineering
- Engineering the future

Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to full-color illustrations, vibrant diagrams and engaging text. This book will spark a life-long passion in engineering for kids aged 8-12.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

Author Biography

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of information books for children. He has written more than two hundred titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies. He studied engineering at university before becoming an author. He lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire with his wife, children and dogs. Most of his spare hours are spent hill running, sailing and trying to keep track of ever-changing technology.

Alex Foster is an award winning illustrator based in Margate, UK who specializes in map and children's illustration. He has worked on books for all ages, including adult novels; he has created maps for the Royal Dahl Literary Estate; he runs the map print website Mapsy; and he's even designed a luxury clothing line. His art has been exhibited internationally and in 2015 he won a World Illustration Award from the Association of Illustrators.