Engineering
What's Engineering About
How does a 3D printer work? What stops a skyscraper from falling over? Where does a smartphone store information? Step into the Basher Science world to find out, with Engineering. This new edition has a fresh new look, and updated, fascinating facts! Discover how the familiar machines and buildings in today’s society are constructed, and how they function. Which scientific principles lie behind each machine or structure? How do scientists choose the right materials for the right job? Read along to answer these questions and many more! Perfect for home and school, this unique book explains difficult scientific concepts in ingenious ways, making them tangible and understandable. Chatty first-person text by Tom Jackson and stylish, contemporary character illustrations by Simon Basher give a voice, personality and story to each topic - it’s a truly incredible way to communicate science. Learn even more with the Basher Science series, including: Planet Earth, Algebra and Geometry, Human Body, and Wild Weather.
Reviews
The Creatives Behind the Book
Tom Jackson is a science writer based in Bristol, UK. Tom specialises in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help to bring technical content alive and create new ways of enjoying learning about science. In his time, Tom has been a zoo keeper, travel writer, buffalo catcher and filing clerk, but he now writes for adults and children, for books, magazines and TV.
Artist and designer Simon Basher has fun playing in the world of contemporary character design. Inspired by a love of simple line work and a rich color palette, his characters fill the gap between edgy manga and the cuteness of Hello Kitty. He lives in England.
What Has Tom Jackson Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Tom Jackson know that you want to hear from them about their book.
What Has Simon Basher Said About This Book
Nothing yet! Let Simon Basher know that you want to hear from them about their book.
More Books From These Creatives
Basher Science Series
Similar Books to Engineering
Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780753480748
- Publication Date
- January 13, 2026
- Publisher
- Kingfisher
- Original Publication Date
- January 13, 2026
- Page Count
- 128
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 9 - 11 years
Contribute to this page
Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.