{"product_id":"b0g56m22vt","title":"Becoming an Engineer: A Colorful Kid's Guide to Every Engineering Career with Clear, Step-by-Step STEM Projects Using Everyday Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngineering for Kids Ages 8–12 — true stories, simple mini-projects, and clear concepts (Full Color)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes your child love taking things apart and putting them back together, ask a thousand questions about how things work, or dream of creating something for the future? This full-color book, made for kids ages 8–12, explains in simple words  what engineers really do  and offers  safe mini-projects  you can try right away with simple, everyday materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA kid-friendly layout, a Word Bank with clear definitions for key terms, short stories about famous projects (from bridges to Mars rovers), and inspiring mini-biographies of real engineers show kids that engineering is a real, reachable path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, kids will learn to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand the main branches of engineering (civil, electrical\/electronic, mechanical\/robotics, software, materials\/chemistry, biomedical, flight–sea–space) with clear, everyday examples. Master the engineer’s way of thinking  (Ask → Imagine → Plan → Create → Test → Improve) to solve real problems, one step at a time. Build practical, safe mini-projects with step-by-step instructions and images, using simple, everyday materials. Discover stories and curiosities about great works and inventions—and understand why certain technical choices matter. Meet inspiring mini-biographies of engineers and inventors to spark motivation and ambition.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy it works: Designed for ages 8–12—short chapters, clean callouts, full-color illustrations, and hands-on activities that turn curiosity into real skills, one page at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmily Benton, mechanical engineer and STEAM educator, works with ages 8–12 in schools and after-school projects and writes in a clear, motivating voice that makes complex ideas easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage imagination. Build problem-solving skills. Support the future engineer in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52821218492632,"sku":"YSL38719","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/71psc_kt6iL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793102888","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b0g56m22vt","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}