Engineering Our World

Some things we take for granted are really amazing engineering accomplishments, like the roof over our heads. This inviting set encourages young engineers to consider aspects of engineering that help make certain structures possible, such as a house, an aircraft carrier, a submarine, and a roller coaster. Readers will come to understand the process of construction, from an idea to the finishing touches, through comprehensible text and accompanying images. Fact boxes supply further fascinating information about the high-interest topics. Features include: Concluding, step-by-step projects that readers can complete to better understand key engineering concepts. Supports STEM curricula in combination with appealing subjects. Supports understanding the steps of a technical procedure in a text (an ELA standard).