Excellent Engineering: 35 Amazing Constructions You Can Build at Home

Discover the incredible principles behind structural marvels and become a backyard innovator with Excellent Engineering: 35 Amazing Constructions You Can Build at Home! Written by tech and craft expert Rob Beattie, this highly engaging, hands-on activity book introduces young minds to the foundational concepts of civil, structural, and mechanical engineering. Through 35 exciting and safe DIY projects, kids will learn how to build amazing gadgets and structures—such as a working catapult, a sturdy toothpick bridge, a balloon-powered car, or a miniature wind turbine—using everyday household items like cardboard, rubber bands, and plastic bottles. Each project features clear, step-by-step instructions, vibrant illustrations by Sam Peet, and accessible scientific explanations that connect the home experiment to real-world engineering feats like skyscrapers and mega-dams. It serves as an exceptional STEM resource to spark curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a passion for invention.