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"The best high school engineering book I have found. Gives a great foundation to teach Engineering. Helps me meet state standards and gives me great ideas for class projects."
Steve Sweigart
Johns Creek High School
Alpharetta, GA

"I looked long and hard for a textbook that the students could learn from and relate to, and this book does both. It's great."
Jim Jones
Fairfield High School
Goshen, IN

"The students like the book and the hands-on activities."
Paul Kynerd
Miami Lakes Ed Center
Miami, FL

"The best book I've found so far. The projects are engaging and thought-provoking, and the content is extremely relevant."
Dan McCue
St. Xavier High School
Louisville, KY

For Elementary School Students

NEW Introduction to Technology & Engineering Resources Each of the following new resources are aimed at early primary grades.


My Mom's An Engineer
(child-illustrated format)

Price: $9.99

Author: Lewis
Illustrator: Lewis
Pages: 14
ISBN: 1-881018-84-9

Also available in a professionally-illustrated format. (See below.)
The eight-year-old author and illustrator, using his own words and brilliant pictures, briefly introduces students to the essential world of engineering. He first introduces the reader to his mother's work as an engineer, then highlights significant aspects related to the major engineering disciplines. Presents engineering in an inclusive context, as a career that is highly appropriate for female students as well as male students.

My Mom's An Engineer
(professionally-illustrated format)

Price: $9.99

Author: Lewis
Illustrator: Alpert
Pages: 14
ISBN: 1-881018-93-8

An alternative to the child-illustrated version above, this version incorporates the same narrative, but is illustrated by a professional artist.



Engineering From A to Z: It's Everywhere!

Price: $9.99

Authors: Goeken, McElroy, Drewelow
Illustrator: Goeken
Pages: 28
ISBN: 1-881018-99-7

Also available in a coloring book format. (See below.)
This fascinating, colorfully-illustrated, fact-filled booklet poetically introduces students to the broad world of engineering and what engineers do and make. A pair of unique engineering achievements are associated with each letter of the alphabet. Colorfully illustrated.

Engineering From A to Z: It's Everywhere! Coloring Book

Price: $9.99

Authors: Goeken, McElroy, Drewelow
Illustrator: Goeken
Pages: 28
ISBN: 1-881018-77-6

An alternative to the colorfully-illustrated version presented above, this booklet allow students to interact with the subject matter by coloring the pictures on each page.