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On cover: Think like an engineer!
Summary: Does your kid's love of 'tinkering' resemble that of a budding Thomas Edison? Then Getting started with engineering is guaranteed to spark their fascination! The focused, easy-to-complete projects offered inside are designed to broaden their understanding of basic engineering principles, challenge their problem-solving skills, and sharpen their creativity -- all while having fun along the way. Engineers are experts on how things work -- and this book is your youngster's best first step to developing the skills they need to think, design, and build things like the pros. The projects they'll complete feature a fun twist that appeal to their age group - from a tiny model roller coaster to a wearable toy that includes an electronic circuit -- and the instructions are written in an easy-to-follow manner, making it possible for them to experience the pride and accomplishment of working independently.
Projects include:
Design your Mars Lander
Simulate a logistics plan
Oil spill processes
Introduction to bridges
Electronics 101
Design a solar oven
Model rollercoasters