TAS - Yr 7 - Engineering: Books

Human Forces in Engineering by Andrej Atrens (Editor); Aleks David Atrens (Editor) This book originated from a recognition that this capacity of engineers can be enhanced with an understanding of the 'human forces', the phenomena that underpin and govern human interactions. The key ideas were assembled with domain experts from each field, to provide the key critical insights and how these might be practically applied by engineers. The authors provide the basis for the learning necessary to guide high-level strategic decisions, manage teams of diverse skillsets in complex environments, communicate in the context of management and decision-making, and to excel at the interface between a technical discipline and non-scientific fields.

Experiments for Future Scientists by Aviva Ebner Book of experiments that demonstrate areas of Engineering. Multiple access eBook

Engineering, mechanics and architecture by Molly Crabapple Careers in Engineering

Becoming a Data Engineer by Laura La Bella

Amazing Feats of Civil Engineering by L. E. Carmichael Engineers design our modern world. They combine science and technology to create incredible vehicles, structures, and objects. This title examines amazing feats of civil engineering. Engaging text explores massive bridges, the worlds tallest skyscraper, and the Panama Canal. It also examines the engineers who made these projects a reality and traces the history of the discipline.

Becoming a Software Engineer by Amie Jane Leavitt "In this day and age, software engineers truly make the world go round. These professionals create all kinds of technical products, including the programs needed to make computers operate, the apps used on smartphones, websites on the internet, and the entertainment enjoyed by gamers. The best part about this career choice? The need for software engineers just keeps growing every year. In this title, readers will get an understanding of what this job entails, how to prepare for it (including training and education), and what a typical day as a software engineer is really like."

Amazing Engineers by Charles Margerison When problems crop up, we need solutions. When something needs to be improved, or made more efficient, we need innovative ideas and positive action. Take inspiration from some of the world's most celebrated engineers whose inspirational life stories are celebrated in this new collection from The Amazing People Club®. Find out how Charles Babbage invented the first computer and discover life story of the man behind the invention. Make the connection between Peter Henlein's pocket watch invention and the wristwatches of today. Marvel at the incredible accomplishments of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, whose innovations helped solve many longstanding engineering problems. Discover the genius of Alexander Graham Bell, whose invention of the telephone changed our world forever. Each story comes alive through BioViews®. A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview, about an amazing person. These stories offer an inspirational way of learning about people who made major contributions to our world. The unique format and flow enables each person's story to come alive, as if it is being personally told to you, and reflects their interests, emotions and passions.

Technology of the Ancient World by Ann Hosein (Editor) Readers may not think of technology as being from the ancient world, but advances in agriculture, weaponry, art, and food preparation have influenced the development of both human history and the physical development of humans themselves, as well as human migration all over the world. Using photographs, this book thoroughly examines the earliest human technologies, including irrigation, metal work, and ancient artillery, to show readers just how technologically advanced ancient cultures were and to show how human history began to develop because of each of the advancements.

Structural engineering by Tammy Enz Have you ever stared in wonder at a huge suspension bridge or a towering skyscraper? Then structural engineering might just be the career path for you! Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of structural engineering is at your fingertips.

Electrical Engineering by Eb Sobey Are you amazed by the power of electricity? Are you curious to learn more about it? Then electrical engineering might just be the career path for you! Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of electrical engineering is at your fingertips.

How to be an engineer by Carol Vorderman Learn as you do in this hands-on engineering book for kids. Being an engineer isn't just about wearing a hard hat and looking important while holding a clipboard! It's about looking at the world and trying to figure out how it works. As well as simple engineering projects for kids to try, this book will teach them how to think like an engineer, including materials, building, machines, getting around, and energy. You can find out how engineers use STEAM subjects and their imaginations to fix problems, and take inspiration from engineering heroes such as Leonardo da Vinci, Mae Jemison, and Elon Musk.

Information Technology by John Csiszar Provides information on the world of information technology, including psychology's impact on social media, 3D printing from a smart phone, new batteries with more power, how math models break secret codes, and more.

Engineer Academy by Steve Martin There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you'd love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! What's it really like, and do you have what it takes? Learn the essential skills to start your own engineering journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides readers through each strand of engineering science - Mechanics, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy, and Materials. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life engineers, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Design a robot, learn how to construct a simple car, create your own levers and pulleys, and build paper planes, plus many other educational and inspirational activities - the sky's the limit!

Think like an engineer by Guru Madhavan Dubai's Burj Khalifa - the world's tallest building - looks nothing like Microsoft's Office Suite, and digital surround sound doesn't work like a citywide telecommunication grid. Yet these engineering feats are all the result of a unique thinking process combining abstract and structured thinking, common sense and creativity. In this book, the author reveals the extraordinary influence of engineering on society. Drawing on a cast of star engineers like Steve Jobs, the Wright brothers and Thomas Edison, Madhavan explores this mindset and shows how to apply it to life and business in areas as varied as traffic congestion, healthcare and filmmaking. Think Like an Engineer demonstrates how key engineering concepts can help you solve problems, make better decisions and innovate in a complex world.

Women in Engineering by Shaina Indovino; Ann Lee-Karlon (Editor)

The Biggest Engineering Failures by Connie Colwell Miller The world is full of engineering marvels created by humankind. But when something goes wrong, the most amazing structure can become a horrific nightmare. Get the details of some of the most disastrous engineering failures in human history. Article Text Contents: Design disasters -- Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse -- The Challenger explosion -- I-35 Bridge collapse -- Boston Molasses disaster -- R101 Airship disaster -- Hyatt Regency Hotel walkway collapse -- East Ohio gas explosion -- The St. Francis Dam disaster -- The Johnstown flood -- Chernobyl -- Banqiao Reservoir Dam collapse -- A safer future.

Australia's hydro-electric power schemes by Alison Hideki Engineering Marvels of Australia contain the stories of the design and construction of some of Australia's major feats of engineering. Some of Australia's bridges, hydro-electric power stations, railways and communications structures were built at times when much of the technology we take for granted today was not available. Many represented the latest in design and technology when they were built. Contents: What is hydro-electric power? -- The Snowy Mountains hydro-electric scheme -- Tasmania's hydro-electric -- Hydro-electric power today -- Hydro-electric power snapshot -- Hydro-electric power tourist.

Fifty Machines That Changed the Course of History by Eric Chaline Mechanical engineering, Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Power transmissionCivilisation, Historiography, History - SourcesIntellectual property, Patents, Technological innovations

Australia's bridges by Alison Hideki Bridge structures -- Sydney Harbour Bridge -- Story Bridge -- Tasman Bridge -- Westgate Bridge -- Hindmarsh Bridge -- Bridges snapshit -- Bridges at a glance.

Robotics Engineering by Ed Sobey Have you always been fascinated with robots? Do you want to know how to build one yourself? Learn the basics from a real-life expert and get some hands-on experience. The world of robotics engineering is at your fingertips. Article Text Contents: Ideas in motion -- Robots in motion -- Project 1. Make some motion -- Project 2. Build a mobile platform -- Robots move things -- Project 3. Make a jitterbug -- Project 4. Make a hand -- Sensors -- Project 5. Make a sun-controlled mobile platform -- Programming -- Project 6. Write a program. See Also Mechanics, STEAM education, STEM educationMedical robots

Robotics Engineering and Our Automated World by Rebecca Sjonger Robots are machines that follow a decision-making process when performing tasks. Learn how robotics engineers follow the design process to create new robots that do work that would be too dangerous, time consuming, dull or impossible for humans to perform. (Back cover) Article Text Contents: What is robotics engineering? -- Parts and process -- Systems thinking -- Centuries of ideas -- Modern robotics -- Problem solving -- Innovative ideas -- A promising solution -- Models and prototypes -- Test and improve -- Share the solution -- Design challenge -- Future of the field. See Also Medical robotsMechanics, STEAM education, STEM education

The Evolution of Agricultural Technology by Paula Johanson; Paula Marie This book chronicles how since the Neolithic era of the Stone Age, agricultural tools evolved from pointed digging sticks to electron microscopes. Weeds evolved into wheat, carrots, and more as humans selected and designed foods. People farmed sustainably since the last Ice Age with fire and fish traps, and more recently, agriculture has evolved to produce more for a growing worldwide population. Learning about problems from the past and the future that agricultural technology is meant to solve will help readers understand how applying critical thinking can change the world.

The Evolution of Medical Technology by Hillary Dodge "A book for young adults exploring the history and evolution of medical technology."-- Provided by publisher. Article Text Ancient medicine -- Demon and man -- A turning point for medicine -- Technological revolution -- Modern materials.

Australia's Greatest Inventions by Lynda De Lacey Popular opinion tells us that a knack for adaptation — for jerry rigging and so-called 'bush improvisation' — is one of the qualities that marks us out as Australian. If you had to play 'spot the Australian' among other nationalities, you'd choose the ones with the duct tape and pliers in their hands. But ask your average Aussie to reel off a list of uniquely Australian inventions at a pub trivia night, and most won't get much further than the stump-jump plough, the Hills Hoist, Speedos and the pavlova.