You Be The Engineer: An Engineering Activity Book For Kids 8-12

Gear up for a riveting adventure where YOU become the engineer! “You Be The Engineer” is an interactive activity book designed for curious minds aged 8-12. Dive into the fascinating world of engineering with hands-on experiments and challenges across five dynamic fields: civil, aerospace, mechanical, software, and environmental engineering. This book is packed with 10 thrilling experiments that will ignite your creativity and problem-solving skills. Each experiment comes with easy-to-follow templates and instructions, allowing you to build, test, and record your results just like a real engineer. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll explore: CIVIL ENGINEERING Cantilever Testing: Construct and test the strength of cantilevers using pre-sized cut-out templates. Will your cantilever stretch far, or will it take a dive? Only one way to find out! Paper Bridges: Build a paper beam bridge and discover the secrets of structural design. Just don’t try driving over them with a real car. AEROSPACE ENGINEERING Wing Design: Create and test paper airplanes to understand the principles of flight and wing design. Perfect your design, or prepare for some entertaining crash landings! MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Gear Trains: Assemble gear trains and a gearbox from the provided templates, and learn how gears work together to power machines. It’s like building a tiny robot without the rebellion. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Code Writing: Dive into the basics of computer programming with a very simple yet engaging coding exercise that teaches you how to start to write your own code. Warning: you might accidentally create a future tech genius! ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Eco-Friendly Projects: Experiment with designs and ideas that promote sustainability and environmental care. Save the planet one fun project at a time! Each section is filled with fun math questions and puzzles that relate to the engineering concepts you’re exploring, making learning both educational and entertaining. (Yes, math can be fun – we promise!) With “You Be The Engineer,” you’ll not only build amazing projects but also develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Whether you’re testing the stability of a bridge, discovering the aerodynamics of flight, or coding your first program, this book offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning and adventure. So, grab your tools and get ready to design, build, and innovate. The world of engineering is at your fingertips – and it all starts with YOU! INCLUDED: Ten experiments with instructions Pre-sized cut-out templates for cantilevers Pre-sized cut-out templates for beam bridge Data record charts 3 cut, fold, and fly paper airplanes Flight log data page Pre-sized cut-out templates for gear train Pre-sized cut-out templates for gearbox Illustrated instructions for gears Binary code puzzle Coding language word search Simple coding lesson Instructions to build a water collector Instructions to build a simple compost bin Math problems to solve throughout the book Cut-out engineering award Answer key (Parental bragging rights included.)