Engineering and Experiments

Experiments with Magnets by Dale Marie Bryan

This book briefly examines the properties and behavior of magnets.

Experiments with Electricity by Susan H Gray

This book provides a short selection of experiments that can be performed using electricity.

Experiments with Motion by Susan H Gray

Presents home experiments demonstrating the properties of motion, including experiments using friction, inertia, and Isaac Newton's laws of motion.

Warships by Katie Marsico

Since ancient times, militaries around the world have relied on warships to make or break a wide variety of international conflicts. Readers will learn all about the history of combat vessels, from the ships of ancient Greeks, Romans, and Persians to...

Skyscrapers by Katie Marsico

Towering high above the horizon, skyscrapers are among the most incredible things humans have ever built. Readers will discover what it takes to construct such amazingly tall buildings, from what materials are used to how engineers predict the stresses...

Self-Driving Cars by Katie Marsico

Most people spend a lot of time driving. But what if they could simply choose a destination and relax, not needing to pay attention to speed limits, traffic, or other worries on the road? Some of today's most forward-thinking engineers are working to...

Giant Trucks by Katie Marsico

From the garbage trucks that help keep our towns and cities clean to the semi trucks that pull trailers full of important resources across the nation, big trucks play a major role in the way we live. Readers will discover how trucks were invented and...

Drones by Katie Marsico

Originally developed in the early 20th century for military purposes, unmanned aircraft, or drones, have come to be used for a variety of purposes. Readers will find out how drones work and what it takes to pilot them. They will also learn why the use...

Bridges by Katie Marsico

Bridges are a crucial part of trade and transportation. They allow vehicles and pedestrians alike to cross everything from rushing rivers to rocky ravines. Readers will trace the history of bridges from their invention in ancient times to the...