Great Careers in Engineering

by Meg Gaertner

Overview

This engaging book highlights various careers in engineering, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it. The book also includes a table of contents, two infographics, informative sidebars, a "Job Spotlight" special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3–5 and interest levels of grades 4–7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644938898
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Great Careers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.10(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Do Engineers Do? 5

Chapter 2 Civil and Mechanical 9

Chapter 3 Chemical and Electrical 15

Job Spotlight Bionics 20

Chapter 4 Geotechnical and Management 23

Chapter 5 Entering the Field 27

Focus on Great Careers in Engineering 30

Glossary 31

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"A comprehensive update for elementary school and public libraries." —Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

11/01/2021

Gr 4–8—Career options in a variety of fields are rapidly changing, and this series highlights some of the new possibilities that are available in areas like healthcare, education, technology, music, sports, engineering, animal sciences, natural resources, and writing. This up-to-date series includes three or four job options or sub-careers in each field, including a job spotlight section, which highlights recent trends or new career paths in emerging fields. For example, Great Careers in Science offers information about both traditional and emerging options in physical and life sciences, as well as exciting information on recent trends in paths like vaccine development. Each book in this series provides a wealth of information about how to enter the career path, the skills and education required for each, and practical strategies for getting more information. Infographics, checklists, glossaries, comprehension quizzes, a table of contents, and an index are included in each volume. VERDICT A comprehensive update for elementary school and public libraries.

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