{ "item_title" : "Engineering for Kids Ages 8-12", "item_author" : [" Michael Rellen "], "item_description" : "What if your child could stop looking at the world around them simply as something to use and start seeing it as something they can understand, improve, and create?Children are naturally curious. They wonder why a bridge stays standing, how a robot knows where to move, why some objects roll while others remain still, how a simple machine can make work easier, or what makes one design stronger than another. Yet curiosity can fade when learning becomes too focused on memorizing facts instead of asking questions and trying ideas. Many young learners also find technical concepts difficult when those ideas are presented without practical examples. They may have plenty of imagination but lack the confidence, guidance, or hands-on opportunities needed to turn an idea into something they can actually build and test. Without meaningful practice, important skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, planning, measuring, creativity, and persistence can remain undeveloped.This book provides a practical and engaging way for children to turn their curiosity into hands-on discovery. Young readers are introduced to familiar concepts through simple explanations, everyday examples, creative challenges, and practical activities that encourage them to observe, question, plan, build, test, and improve. Instead of simply telling children how something works, the book encourages them to discover principles through experimentation. They can explore structures, forces, motion, simple machines, electricity, materials, robotics, transportation, energy, accessibility, renewable technologies, and other fascinating ideas through activities designed to make learning active and memorable.The approach is intentionally encouraging. Children learn that a prototype does not need to be perfect on the first attempt. A wobbly structure, a vehicle that does not travel straight, or a design that fails a test can become an opportunity to ask better questions and make a smarter improvement. This helps young learners develop the mindset of a creator rather than simply a consumer of information.Inside, children will have opportunities to develop: - Stronger problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities- Greater confidence in building, testing, and improving ideas- A practical understanding of machines, structures, energy, and technology- Creativity through hands-on projects and open-ended challenges- Better planning, observation, measuring, and reasoning skills- Persistence and confidence when an experiment does not work immediately- Early experience with designing and improving prototypes- Stronger connections between STEM concepts and everyday life- Teamwork and communication skills through collaborative challenges- A deeper appreciation for how creative solutions can help people and communitiesDesigned for curious young learners, this book can be enjoyed at home, used by parents and educators, or incorporated into classroom, homeschool, STEM club, and after-school activities. The projects use approachable materials and focus on safe, age-appropriate exploration, making it easier for children to participate without needing advanced equipment or prior technical knowledge.Most importantly, children are encouraged to understand that creativity and problem-solving are skills they can develop. They do not have to know the answer before they begin. They simply need the courage to ask a question, make a plan, build something, test it, learn from what happens, and try again.Give your child more than information. Give them opportunities to create, experiment, solve problems, and discover what they are capable of making. Add this engaging hands-on learning experience to their bookshelf today and encourage the next generation of curious thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/817/122/9798171227487_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "18.99", "online_price" : "18.99", "our_price" : "18.99", "club_price" : "18.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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