Book
Great jobs in engineering / Peggy J. Parks.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781682825211
- ISBN: 1682825213
- Physical Description: 80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: San Diego, CA : ReferencePoint Press, Inc., [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: The problem solvers -- Civil engineer -- Petroleum engineer -- Industrial engineer -- Environmental engineer -- Mechanical engineer -- Electrical engineer -- Cartographer -- Biomedical engineer -- Interview with an environmental engineer -- Other jobs in engineering. |
| Summary, etc.: | "Engineers are people who solve problems for a living. These problems can be incredibly diverse, ranging from the need for medical devices that save human lives or buildings that can withstand earthquakes to methods of reducing pollution so people have clean drinking water. It is up to engineers to analyze such problems and figure out the best way to solve them. The career offers diverse specialties from which to choose, a generous salary, and a positive future outlook. Also, engineers have the opportunity to benefit society"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Target Audience Note: | Grade 9 to 12. |
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| Subject: | Engineers > Vocational guidance > Juvenile literature. Ingénieurs > Orientation professionnelle > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. |
| Genre: | Young adult non-fiction. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Janet Carlson Calvert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Carlson Calvert Library - Franklin | YA 620.002 PAR (Text) | 33345000348540 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
