Testimonials
THOSE AMAZING ENGINEERS
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recommends Those Amazing Engineers and Those Amazing Scientists to its members. See the reviews at http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=19365 and http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=19365.
Those Amazing Engineers opens up the world of engineering to our youth and makes accessible to them a profession of great importance and creativity by illustrating how it affects every aspect of our lives. As an advocate for the profession, we commend this effort and believe it will influence a new generation of engineers.”
Hannah O'Grady
Deputy Executive Director
American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York)
"This is an excellent resource to provide an overview for the various engineering fields. I will use them for grade 9, but will also share it with the junior high school and intermediate school."
High School Teacher, Homer New York
"This was a great text for use in introducing engineering and types of engineers to secondary students. The text uses cool graphics that capture attention and it has great additional resources for extended teaching. I would recommend this text to other STEM teachers."
High School Teacher, Louisville Mississippi
"Great addition to my classroom. It was informative and educational without being a textbook. The graphics and pictures are eye appealing."
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher, Lakeland Florida
"With all the examples in the book they gained a better understanding of how engineers have impacted the products they use every day but take for granted."
Middle School Teacher, Hyde Park Vermont
THOSE AMAZING SCIENTISTS
Those Amazing Scientists is a well-written, wonderfully informative look at the dynamic world of science and the fascinating people who work in it. Compellingly illustrated, the book invities inquisitive youngsters to find out more about the world around them and the people who help make sense of it all.
David White
Publisher, Social Studies for Kids, www.socialstudiesforkids.com
This is lovely—I would have become a scientist much earlier if this book had been around when I was a kid.
Donald Katz
Neuroscientist, Brandeis University
