A Tunnel Runs Through

by Crystal Sikkens

Overview

Engineers design tunnels to help solve transportation challenges for people everywhere. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see what shapes and materials are used in construction to make tunnels stable. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to create tunnels that can withstand weight, weather, water, and natural disasters! Teacher’s guide available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778729389
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing Company
Publication date:	02/15/2017
Series:	Be An Engineer! Designing to Solve Problems
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Crossing the River 4

What Is an Engineer? 6

Steps to Solving Problems 8

Asking Questions 10

Brainstorming 11

Creating a Plan 12

Making a Model 14

Testing the Tunnel 15

Sharing the Results 16

Important Steps 18

Try it Out! 20

Avoiding Disaster 22

Learning More 23

Crabtree Plus Digital Code 23

Glossary and Index 24