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100,000 Whys About Engineering: A Children's Encyclopedia of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Aerospace, Automotive, and Robotics Engineering for Ages 7
Paperback
ISBN13: 9782129856126
Publisher: 100,000 Whys about Engineering
Published: Aug 12 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.21 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Why does a bridge stay standing? How does an electric motor turn electricity into motion? How do airplanes fly? What makes a car engine powerful? How can robots sense their surroundings and move?
100,000 Whys About Engineering takes children ages 7-12 on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of engineering, machines, transportation, structures, electricity, and robotics.
Created for curious young minds, this children's encyclopedia introduces major engineering fields through simple, engaging explanations. Young readers can discover how engineers solve problems, design machines, build structures, develop vehicles, and create technologies that make modern life possible.
Inside, children can explore:
- Mechanical engineering and machines
- Electrical engineering and electricity
- Civil engineering and bridges, buildings, and structures
- Aerospace engineering and aircraft
- Automotive engineering and vehicles
- Robotics engineering and intelligent machines
- Engines, motors, gears, and mechanical systems
- Forces, motion, energy, and materials
- Engineering inventions and real-world applications
- How engineers design, test, improve, and solve problems
With fascinating why and how questions throughout, this book encourages children to think like engineers by observing problems, asking questions, exploring solutions, and understanding the technology around them.
Whether your child loves machines, cars, airplanes, bridges, robots, electricity, or simply wants to understand how things are designed and built, 100,000 Whys About Engineering offers an engaging introduction to the many branches of engineering.
It is a useful addition to a child's STEM library and can support independent reading, homeschooling, classroom enrichment, and family learning.
DisclaimerThis book is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information is presented in a simplified, child-friendly format and should not be considered a professional engineering, scientific, mechanical, electrical, construction, aviation, automotive, or safety manual. Engineering concepts may vary depending on specific designs, materials, equipment, standards, and applications. Children should not operate, repair, build, dismantle, or experiment with potentially hazardous equipment, machinery, vehicles, electrical systems, tools, or other devices without appropriate adult supervision and qualified professional guidance. Always follow applicable safety requirements, manufacturer instructions, and professional advice.
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