I Want to Be an Engineer [Hardcover]

Stephanie Maze (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: I Want To Be

Various careers are explored, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering as well as robotics and animatronics, which creates many of the special effects used in movies.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5. These two series entries present the many possibilities that each vocation can provide. Each is decorated with active, colorful photographs of men, women, and young people in action. Dancer is a vibrant, entertaining introduction to the history and varying kinds of dance, from ballet to ballroom; as well as its traditional, ceremonial, and social functions. Its enthusiastic tone will spark readers' interest in the subject. Maze introduces other closely related fields such as choreography and dance therapy, and profiles some famous dancers. A list of resources covers dance festivals, schools, and magazines. Engineer defines and introduces the many different types of engineering, such as environmental, mechanical, and civil. A brief history of the field highlights Roman aqueducts, the invention of the steam engine, and the Industrial Revolution. Education, qualities, and skills needed to become an engineer are included along with an array of addresses of professional and educational organizations. These two informative and entertaining books will leave readers with a wealth of career possibilities.?Katherine Borchert, Arlington Central Library, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Stephanie Maze is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in many magazines, including National Geographic, Newsweek, and Time. She is principal of Maze Productions, Inc., and lives in Washington, D.C.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 48 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1st edition (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152012982
• ISBN-13: 978-0152012984
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,499,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Want to be an Engineer, May 14, 2011

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I Want to Be an Engineer I bought this book for my 8 year old grandson. He loves to play with Leggos and blocks. He read it and thought becoming an engineer might just be want he wants to do!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to engineering for school kids, January 17, 2011

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This review is from: I Want to Be an Engineer (Hardcover)

This book is somewhat dated (from 1997) but it is a great introduction to the world of engineering. It talks about various types of engineering, education and training, and some history of engineering. I am an engineer and I bought this book to not only read to my children, but to take to elementary classrooms when I visit to do an occassional engineering activity with students.