Cool Careers in Engineering (6-8)

This book features 12 engaging biographies of women and men in engineering--from a robotics engineer and a neuroengineer to transportation and ecological engineers, and more.

These remarkable engineers share their stories and provide personal photographs. They describe what they do, how they got into it, and why they enjoy it.

Next to each biography there are fun and involving activities related to each career.

This innovative book, written by award-winning science writer Tam O'Shaughnessy, conveys the excitement of engineering and the wide variety of careers available. It also inspires young readers to think about what they like to do and possible engineering careers.