Aerospace Engineering: From the Ground Up

by Ben Senson, Jasen Ritter

Written with a visual appeal and engaging approach, AEROSPACE ENGINEERING provides an overview of the broad range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) applications in aerospace engineering. An extensive overview of the history of aviation and technological innovations demonstrate the progression of aerospace technology. The use of case studies and real world examples further supports users' understanding and application of STEM to aerospace engineering. Real world connections combined with narratives make the technical material easier to comprehend. The book includes a complete glossary of all related aerospace terminology as well as firsthand accounts of aerospace professionals in their chosen career along with career opportunities.

384 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2011

About the author

Ben Senson is a high school science teacher at James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin.