design and construction

Explains how to use the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics system to create five robots.

"Describes the process of building a car"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations explore how airplanes are built.

Bridges are a big part of how people get from place to place. But how do they work and how are they built? In this engaging text, readers will explore these important engineering marvels that link places divided by water. Along the way they'll learn how to build their own model bridge with a step-by-step guide accompanied by full-color photographs of each step. Accessible text illuminates the science behind every span we drive over, and sometimes under.

Provides an introduction to the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT system and programming language, and features instructions for using MINDSTORMS to build eight different robots.

Text and illustrations explore how cars are built.

Text and illustrations explore how airplanes are built.

Text and photographs describe the methods and tools used in making a concert grand piano at the Steinway factory in New York City.

Explains how to program LEGO Mindstorms robots with EV3 programming language, providing a comprehensive description of each block, showing how to join blocks together into a working program, and discussing general programming practices.

"This book shows you how to organize your environment to provide a safe and fun workflow, and demonstrates how you can use that space to educate others. ...Outlines the uses and best practice for nearly every tool for people who like to build things, from Scotch tape to a 3D printer, a drill press to a punch, thread cutters to lasers"--Back cover frame.