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Educational, easy-to-do activities will teach young readers more about engineering. Using simple, easy to find materials, these activities will help readers better undestand electrical engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, and more!

4) Cool engineering activities for girls

Author

Schwartz, Heather E

Series

Girls Science Club

Publisher

Capstone Press

Pub. Date

c2012

Physical Desc

1 online resource (32 p.) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

Cool Makerspace Gadgets and Gizmos

Provides step-by-step instructions for activities demonstrating engineering concepts and scientific explanations of the concepts presented. Activities include making a water filter, creating jewelry using old CDs, and using the power of the sun to make s'mores. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

5) Construct it!: architecture you can build, break, and build again

Author

Alkire, Jessie

Series

Publisher

Checkerboard Library

Pub. Date

[2018]

Lexile measure

740L

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

Makerspaces are places designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. In Construct It! Architecture You Can Build, Break, and Build Again, kids will build a working wrecking ball, pulley elevator, bridge, and more! Colorful step-by-step photos bring each project to life. Techniques and tips help troubleshoot and use the materials within the makerspace. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

6) Earth-friendly engineering crafts

Author

Thompson, Veronica

Series

Green STEAM

Publisher

Lerner Publications

Pub. Date

[2019]

Lexile measure

740L

Physical Desc

32 pages : colored illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Description

Shares instructions for creating Earth-themed engineering projects, including constructing an airplane from a plastic bottle, transforming an old T-shirt into a working wind sock, and building a small city from plastic containers.

7) Junk drawer engineering: 25 construction challenges that don't cost a thing

Author

Mercer, Bobby

Series

Junk Drawer Science

Publisher

Chicago Review Press

Pub. Date

[2017]

Lexile measure

880L

Physical Desc

x, 212 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Language

English

Description

"Children love challenges, especially ones that involve hands-on experimentation and friendly competition. Can they build a bridge using only pasta and glue, one that a toy car can drive both under and over, and is sturdy enough to carry a considerable weight? Can they construct a "roller coaster" from recycled cardboard tubes in which the marble "car" jumps a track to land safely at its final destination? And can they create a device to safely catch...

8) Building strong bridges

Author

Series

Publisher

Pebble, a Capstone imprint

Pub. Date

[2020]

Lexile measure

420L

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.

Language

English

Description

"What does it take to make a strong bridge? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best bridge around!"--

9) Building simple traps

Author

Pepple Plus
Fun STEM Challenges

Series

Publisher

Pebble, a Capstone imprint

Pub. Date

[2020]

Lexile measure

460L

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.

Language

English

Description

"What does it take to make a simple trap? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best trap around!"--

10) Building sunshades

Author

Series

Publisher

Pebble Plus

Pub. Date

2020.

Lexile measure

490L

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.

Language

English

Description

"What does it take to make a sunshade? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best sunshade around!"--

11) Building tough towers

Author

Series

Publisher

Pebble, an imprint of Capstone

Pub. Date

2020.

Lexile measure

450L

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.

Language

English

Description

"What does it take to make a tough tower? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best tower around!"--

12) How to be an engineer

Publisher

DK Publishing

Pub. Date

2018.

Edition

First American edition.

Lexile measure

IG 830L

Physical Desc

144 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Language

English

Description

"Clearly explained engineering concepts and fun, simple projects give kids ages 7-9 the chance to put their STEAM knowledge to the test! Teach kids to think like an engineer! The engaging projects in this book will encourage kids to investigate using items from around the house. Build a robot arm out of rulers; learn about jet propulsion with balloons; crush toilet-paper rolls to explore materials; and much more. Read about how engineers use STEAM...

13) Building marble runs

Author

Series

Publisher

Pebble, a capstone imprint

Pub. Date

[2020]

Lexile measure

440L

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.

Language

English

Description

"What does it take to make a marble run? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best marble run around!"--

14) Building boats that float

Author

Series

Publisher

Pebble, a capstone imprint

Pub. Date

[2020]

Lexile measure

460L

Physical Desc

24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.

Language

English

Description

"What does it take to make a boat float? Gather some supplies and try it out for yourself! Discover tips and ideas on how to build the best boat around!"--

15) Building

Author

Haslam, Andrew

Series

Make-it-work!

Pub. Date

1994

Physical Desc

48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.

Language

English

16) Making shapes

Author

Gibson, Gary

Series

Science for fun

Pub. Date

1996

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.

Language

English

Description

Includes instructions for and explanations of experiments that introduce such topics as elasticity, tessellation, fibers, and bridges.

17) Rosa's big bridge experiment

Author

Spanyol, Jessica

Series

Rosa's workshop

Publisher

Child's Play

Pub. Date

[2020]

Physical Desc

1 volume : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 21 cm.

Language

English

Description

Follow Rosa and her friends as they build a bridge! Each step involves using a skill, from measuring to observation. The activity involves lots of sensory experiences and can inspire readers to make their own pizza!

18) More Curious Jane: science + design + engineering for inquisitive girls

Publisher

Sterling Children's Books

Pub. Date

Physical Desc

127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Language

English

Description

Packed with fun hands-on projects introducing girls to even more science + design + engineering concepts. Whip up super-sticky and slimy putty, create a scratch-off card with a secret message, transform black canvas sneakers into out-of-this-world galaxies, make colorful soap in the shape of ice pops, and so much more!

19) Experiment with engineering science

Author

Arnold, Nick

Series

S.T.E.A.M. ahead

Publisher

QEB Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group

Pub. Date

2022.

Physical Desc

80 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.

Language

English

Description

Take science out of the lab and into your home with this book of do-it-yourself ENGINEERING experiments! Featuring sections on super structures, mechanical marvels, fun forces, and future technology, you'll be an engineering wiz in no time!

20) STEAM lab for kids: 52 creative hands-on projects using science, technology, engineering, art, and math

Author

Heinecke, Liz Lee

Series

Lab

Publisher

Quarry Books

Pub. Date

2018.

Physical Desc

144 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Language

English

Description