"From video games and sports equipment, to cars and cleaning products, many of the things we use everyday were designed by engineers. This exciting title incorporates child-centered examples and engaging text to capture the readers' attention as they explore the connections between engineering, science, and technology, and discover how engineering impacts our day-to-day lives."-- "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

What takes us over rivers and above highways? Bridges! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's beautiful bridges in this book.

What carries water and helps ships move around the world? Canals! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's clever canals in this book.

What structures stretch into the sky and give people places to live, work, and shop? Skyscrapers! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's stunning skyscrapers in this book.

What takes us through mountains and carries water and power under our feet? Tunnels! Discover why and how they are built and learn about some of the world's tremendous tunnels in this book.

Describes how engineers use models to help them build planes, automobiles, houses, and other structures, and discusses the different kinds of models. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Most people try to avoid problemsbut not engineers! They go out and look for problems! In this fun, new title readers will learn about the kinds of problems engineers help solve. Readers are also introduced to the tool engineers use to solve problems: The Engineering Design Process. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.