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Engineered!: Engineering Design at Work

Engineered!: Engineering Design at Work

Published in
2017
4.14
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Description

How do you land a rover on Mars, resolve a perpetual traffic jam or save a herd of caribou from potential extinction? Ask an engineer! Author Shannon Hunt presents nine real-life problems for which engineers designed inventive (and even crazy!) solutions. Each was solved using a different field of engineering --- from aerospace and mechanical to the new field of geomatics. A helpful seven-step flowchart of the engineering design process is also featured: define the problem, investigate the requirements, develop solutions, design a prototype, test it, improve it and share the idea. These steps are highlighted in each chapter with helpful icons that refer back to the flowchart. Sidebars, biographies of the engineers and fun detailed illustrations by James Gulliver Hancock help flesh out the stories and bring them to life. This terrific introduction to some fascinating practical applications of engineering is sure to inspire the natural engineer in every child. With its emphasis on real-world connections to the math, science and technology skills applied with critical thinking and creative problem solving, this book is a natural for encouraging STEM education (science, technology, engineering, math). With so many direct curriculum applications for grades three to seven, and in following with the guidelines in the Next Generation Science Standards, this book is a perfect resource for classrooms and libraries, as well as anywhere a makerspace is found. Includes a table of contents, glossary and index.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
advanced
Length
48 pages

Why to read

  • To gain insight into the engineering design process and understand how engineers approach problem-solving and innovation.
  • To explore real-world case studies that highlight the application of engineering principles in various fields such as aerospace, biomedical, and environmental engineering.
  • To inspire young readers and potential future engineers with stories of how engineering designs have made a significant impact on society and the way we live.
  • To enhance one's knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) subjects through engaging and accessible content that bridges the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications.