Working with Materials

The new Kid Engineer series offers a closer look at the different engineering fields and skills needed for our world to function. Simple step-by-step hands-on activities bring the learning to life and encourage readers to develop their own engineering and design skills.

Examine the properties of basic materials, learn how they're mined or made, find out how engineers decide which to use, and discover what new amazing materials are being invented. Then try your hand at creating a new plastic, experimenting with clay, and more!