DKfindout! Engineering

DKfindout! Engineering

<p><b>Discover the STEM subject of engineering with this children’s book full of photographs and illustrations, fascinating facts, and engaging challenges—from the creators of DKfindout.com, DK’s free online resource for kids.</b><br><br>Did you know that engineers designed and built the Pyramids and the iPad? Or that the world’s largest jumbo jet can carry 853 passengers? Find out how!<br><br>Perfect for budding engineers who want a highly visual STEM book to increase their engineering know-how, <i>DK findout! Engineering</i> is sure to inspire the next science fair project or school report. Inside, author Dr. Emily Hunt breaks down what engineering is and how it changes our world. <br><br>With this DK findout! book, you will:<br><br>- See how concepts such as levers, wheels and axles, and pulleys work<br>- Read about great engineers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Graham Bell, and Yoky Matsuoka <br>- Explore steam engines, rocket technology, robotics, flying machines, bridges, and buildings<br>- Learn about the history and exciting future of engineering<br>- Hear from real-life engineer and maker Dr. Lucy Rogers about what it’s like to be an engineer today<br>- Fold out the cover for an engineering quiz, timeline, and careers guide<br>- and find out much, much more!<br><br>The DK findout! series of kids books helps children become experts on their favorite nonfiction subjects, from dinosaurs and ancient civilizations to space, coding, and cutting-edge technology. Learn more about engineering—and everything else—at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning free educational website.</p>