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

Oxlade, Chris

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1398820180 ISBN 13 : 9781398820180

Editeur : Arcturus Editions, 2023

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

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 specialises in map and children's illustration. In 2015 he won the World Illustration Award from the Association of Illustrators. He has worked for many top brands, including Penguin Random House, English Heritage and the Roald Dahl Literary Estate.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcturus Editions
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1398820180
• ISBN 13: 9781398820180
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Foster Alex
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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