Hello, friends! Our book today is Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built The Brooklyn Bridge by Rachel Dougherty, an awesome look at a woman ahead of her time. As a child, Emily was fascinated by science and math, pursuits rarely encouraged for girls in the 1800’s. She eventually grew up to marry Washington Roebling, a … Continue reading Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built The Brooklyn Bridge (Rachel Dougherty)
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SOIC & SOT: The Microchips (Jeffrey C. Dunnihoo)
Hello, friends! Our book today is SOIC & SOT: The Microchips, written by Jeffrey C. Dunnihoo and illustrated by Simona M. Ceccarelli, the tale of two young microchips fulfilling their destiny. SOIC and SOT are best friends, even though they have never spoken. Growing up on neighboring packaging reels in a quiet warehouse, the two … Continue reading SOIC & SOT: The Microchips (Jeffrey C. Dunnihoo)
Iggy Peck, Architect (Andrea Beaty)
Hello, friends! Today's book is Iggy Peck, Architect, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, a tale about the importance of fostering passion and creativity. Ignacious "Iggy" Peck builds his first building at age two: a towering skyscraper of glue and diapers (used). And despite his unusual choices of medium, such as food … Continue reading Iggy Peck, Architect (Andrea Beaty)
Rosie Revere, Engineer (Andrea Beaty)
Summer Reading Day 32: Today's book was one that JJ could really sink her teeth into (sorry). Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty is one of the best books we've read so far! Beyond the character of a little GIRL who loves to build and invent, it tells a fantastic story about persistence and courage, … Continue reading Rosie Revere, Engineer (Andrea Beaty)
