Table of Contents Solving Problems 4 Finding Solutions 6 Different Types 8 On the Move 10 Mighty Machines 12 Having Fun 14 Safety First 16 Technology We Wear 18 Working Together 20 Words to Know 22 Index and About the Author 23 Crabtree Plus Digital Code 23 STEAM Notes for Educators 24
Solving Problems Did you know that children can be problem solvers You solve problems every day When you solve a problem you are thinking like an engineer Jordan’s backpack was too heavy to carry after school He solved the problem by adding wheels to the backpack Now it is easy to pull 4
What Does an Engineer Do?
Read about the kinds of jobs that people do as engineers, and how they use math, science, and creative thinking to solve problems.