Kids will learn about the history of skyscrapers with Engineer It! Skyscraper Projects. They will discover how skyscrapers are built. Then, build their own mini skyscrapers using toothpicks, pretzels, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Young crafters will be budding engineers in no time!Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Applied to STEM Concepts of Learning Principles. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Another great book to add to a makerspace library! There is information about the history of skyscrapers and how they are built, as well as projects for young engineers to complete. A two-page spread shows photos of all materials required to do the projects included in the book. With each project, there are fact boxes that explain something about the engineering required to complete it in real life and in the makerspace. Table of contents and glossary included. Lots of photos to show the steps of each project. A definite buy!