engineers

Did you know that the Slinky was inspired by a plain old spring? Learn all about the incredible innovators behind one of the world's most popular toys.

Traces the contributions made by Henry Ford to the car industry. Includes questions to test knowledge, a glossary, and photographs.

"Tate Archer outruns armed government officials as he tries to keep his now-dead father's strange invention out of the wrong hands, alien hands"--Provided by publisher.

Throughout its existence, America has used many different technologies to help improve the country. In the 1800s, trains were developed and used for the first time. Eventually, they connected the East to the West. Discover what life was like on the first railroads in America, particularly for the engineers who ran them—what conditions they faced, what dangers occurred, and how railroads changed America forever.

Read about African American engineers who overcame barriers as they worked to use their talents to help the world.

A young aspiring engineer must first conquer her fear of failure.

Discusses the history of robots, robotic engineering, uses for robots, and what to do to prepare for a career as a robotic engineer.

Looks at the training and work of an engineer and discusses the outlook for the career.

This book covers many engineering career opportunities with workplaces ranging from a laboratory to deep space, and offers suggestions as to how girls can turn their dreams into dream careers.