Adventures in STEAM: Buildings

Hardback

Main Details

Title Adventures in STEAM: Buildings
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Izzi Howell
SeriesAdventures in STEAM
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 273,Width 215
ISBN/Barcode 9781526304575
ClassificationsDewey:690
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Edition Illustrated edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Imprint Wayland
Publication Date 10 August 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Take a look at how skyscrapers were designed, how engineers make sure they stay upright and how the science of gravity means they don't fall down. Find out about scale, plans and perspective, explore interesting architecture from bridges and tunnels to cathedrals and stadiums, and admire the work of some of the world's most famous architects. Try activities such as designing your own skyscraper using marshmallows and spaghetti. Inject some fun into STEAM topics, with these lively examinations of buildings, robots, computers, vehicles, materials and space! This bright, colourful new series aims to inspire children aged 8 and up with a lifelong love of STEAM subjects.

Author Biography

Izzi Howell is an award-winning author and editor of over fifty children's books. She lives in East Sussex and enjoys learning languages, cooking and travelling around Europe. Her book Cats React to Science Facts was the winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6-8 year-olds award at The Lollies and winner of The Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2020.

Reviews

This colourful, activity-packed series is a great way to interest girls and boys in STEAM subjects. Starting with the basics of how structures are built, the book gives clear step-by-step descriptions of all that goes into building structures ... a fascinating read which is very informative. * Parents In Touch * Ideal for widening the interests of older primary pupils who will probably cover the basic concepts in science or maths lessons, but the extension of those lessons into real world scenarios, such as buildings, will spark the imagination of the curious child. -- June Hughes * The School Librarian *