Little Leonardo's Fascinating World of Engineering

Description

An introductory primer for kids focusing on the "E" portion of "STEAM" : engineering. With original Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci as inspiration, this exciting new volume in the Little Leonardo series introduces kids to many of the different types of engineering they can aspire to. Littles will learn how nine types of engineers design and build all sorts of things, from the tiny microcircuitry in your smartphone to large projects like dams and bridges that transform the very face of the planet. This new series of books featuring illustrations by popular artist Greg Paprocki is the perfect way to encourage your brilliant child's interest in all facets of the educational STEAM curriculum: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics. Every child will be enticed by the fun and surprising details revealed in Paprocki's cool and colourful artwork on every page. AGES: 4 to 8

Greg Paprocki works full-time as an illustrator and book designer. In addition to illustrating several Curious George books, he's provided illustrations for a number of books for Gibbs Smith, including A Is for Atom, S Is for Santa, B Is for Boo, and The Big Book of Superheroes. He began his career as an advertising art director after studying fine art and graphic design at the University of Nebraska. Bob Cooper has been an editor for more than 20 years, working with everything from comic books to legal briefs. He lives near Salt Lake City.

Through this entertaining and informative introduction to the vital and diverse field of engineering, children will be inspired to build, design, invent, and discover, all while learning about the amazing creations and contributions of civil, chemical, electrical, computer, aeronautical, biomedical, systems, and industrial engineers. Colorful, detailed illustrations highlight the impact and significance of each division with fun, relatable scenarios, encouraging children to imagine themselves blasting off into outer space, interacting with robots, or constructing entire cities.--Michelle Schingler "Foreword Reviews" (5/29/2018 12:00:00 AM)