I Want to Be an Engineer by Laura Driscoll

I Want to Be an Engineer

A My Community I Can Read

Laura Driscoll

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · October 26, 2021

For the child who says, "I want to be an engineer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being an engineer.

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Who it’s for
For children learning to sound out words and sentences
Themes
Engineering careers, Community helpers, Supporting communities
Genres
Kids Careers, Beginner Readers, Technology

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For the child who says, "I want to be an engineer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being an engineer. I never knew that there were so many different ways to be an engineer. When my big brother goes to school for engineering, I learn that there are engineers who build buildings and design big rockets. Did you know that there are other kinds of engineers too?

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There are environmental engineers, plumbing engineers, robotic engineers—and many more! Maybe I’ll be an engineer, too? With this story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the wide variety of engineers who do so much to support our communities. I Want to Be an Engineer is part of a I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

Who it’s for

  • For children learning to sound out words and sentences
  • For kids ages 3–6 curious about community helpers

Where it sits

Beginner Readers43%
Kids Careers36%
Technology35%

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Authors
Laura Driscoll
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
October 26, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Engineering careers · Community helpers · Supporting communities
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Activity Books