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K-3Young Engineers series.
These titles introduce engineering concepts through explanatory texts interspersed with instructions for relevant hands-on activities. While discussing the basics of building or flight, each book features a strong organization and clear layout. While mostly helpful, some labeling of the stock photographs could be clearer, as could some of the instructions for the activities. Simple photographs accompany the texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Young Engineers titles: Building Structures and Towers and Building Vehicles that Fly.