These substantial books begin with a brief introduction and history, then validate the "Amazing Feats" label with remarkable projects including the International Space Station, a thought-controlled bionic leg, the Canadian Confederation Bridge, and the driverless car; challenges and problem-solving are emphasized. Illustrations include both color photos and diagrams. Career advice, facts, and a hands-on project are appended. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

CARMICHAEL, L.E. Amazing Feats of Civil Engineering . ISBN 9781624034275 ; ISBN 9781629685274 . EBOCH, Chris . Amazing Feats of Mechanical Engineering . ISBN 9781624034305 ; ISBN 9781629685304 . HAND, Carol . Amazing Feats of Environmental Engineering . ISBN 9781624034299 ; ISBN 9781629685298 . SMIBERT, Angie . Amazing Feats of Aerospace Engineering . ISBN 9781624034251 ; ISBN 9781629685250 . SWANSON, Jennifer . Amazing Feats of Electrical Engineering . ISBN 9781624034282 ; ISBN 9781629685281 ea vol: 112p. (Great Achievements in Engineering). glossary. index. notes. photos. ABDO . 2014. lib. ed. $34.22. ebk. $48.50. Gr 6 Up Extremely tall buildings, bionic legs, and vehicles bound for Mars are among the copious examples of recent and long ago engineering accomplishments described in these substantial accounts that encourage readers to possible careers and various individuals working in these fields. Through nine chapters, each title combines history, project development, the problem-solving work of engineers, and likely future developments in the particular specialty. The numerous concluding tools include hands-on exercises with questions prompting observation and continued thought, which are mostly appropriate for middle school students (though the electrical engineering project is college level). The writing is informative and usually interesting, though a bit challenging; the books would work well with high school and college students. These thoughtful explorations of the importance and work of engineering add depth to science and career materials for skilled readers in the upper grades.