How to Be an Engineer

How To Be An Engineer by Carol Vorderman Description Shortlisted for the Primary Teacher Update Award 2018Learn as you do in this hands-on engineering book for kids with Carol Vorderman. Being an engineer isn't just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a clipboard! It's about looking at the world and trying to figure out how it works. As well as simple engineering projects for kids to try; DK's How to be an Engineer will teach them how to think like an engineer; including materials; building; machines; getting around; and energy. You can find out how engineers use STEAM subjects and their imaginations to fix problems; and take inspiration from engineering heroes such as Leonardo da Vinci; Mae Jemison; and Elon Musk. This book encourages you to investigate; with amazing projects using things from around your home: find out about materials by crushing loo rolls; learn about jet propulsion with balloons; and build a robot arm from rulers. Fun que...