Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids: 50+ STEAM Projects

Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids is a project book for children ages 5 to 10, with more than 50 STEAM activities to design and build. It combines illustrated instructions and explanations with household-material projects, so it suits hands-on learning at home or for homeschooling. Customer feedback is positive about the ideas and ease of use, but opinions differ on whether the activities have enough step-by-step pictures.

At a glance

More than 50 engineering and STEAM activities, with step-by-step instructions, pictures and explanations of why projects work.
Activities include a toothpick tower, pizza-box solar oven and cardboard-tube suspension bridge.
The listing says projects use common, inexpensive household materials.
Includes a brief guide to types of engineers and what they do.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$26.99~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Broad mix of build-and-learn projects, from structural design to solar energy.
The age range and listed grade level make the intended audience clear.
Customer feedback describes the activities as engaging and useful for creativity and homeschooling.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Sourcebooks
Publication date	May 28 2019
Language	English
Print length	198 pages
ISBN-10	1641523697
ISBN-13	978-1641523691
Reading age	5 - 10 years
Grade level	Kindergarten - 5

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	544 g
Dimensions	21.59 x 1.22 x 22.86 cm

Example activity details
Toothpick Tower	Time: 30 minutes \| Difficulty level: Easy
Pizza Box Solar Oven	Time: 20 minutes, plus cooking time \| Difficulty level: Medium
Cardboard Tube Suspension Bridge	Time: 45 minutes \| Difficulty level: Challenging

What to know before buying

The listing describes projects as activities children can do themselves, but does not specify adult-supervision needs for every activity. Review each project's instructions and materials for the child using it.
Customer feedback is mixed on the visuals. Some find the pictures helpful, while others would prefer more step-by-step images.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Children ages 5 to 10 who enjoy building and hands-on science activities.
Parents or homeschoolers looking for structured engineering projects using household materials.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a book focused only on engineering explanations rather than practical activities.
Buyers who require consistently detailed step-by-step illustrations for every project.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 7,766 ratings

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4 stars14%14%
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2 stars1%1%
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Customer feedback highlights fun activities, useful ideas, clear instructions and suitability for younger children and homeschooling. That fits the book's stated focus on projects with explanations and household materials. Views on the visuals are mixed, so buyers who rely on detailed pictures to guide each step may want to account for that. The aggregate rating is strongly positive overall, but does not identify which activities or features drove individual ratings.

Positive themes

Customers describe the activities as fun and creativity-inspiring.
Feedback praises the ideas, clear instructions and usefulness for homeschooling.

Mixed feedback

Opinions differ on the visuals, with some finding them helpful and others wanting more step-by-step pictures.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of projects are included?

Examples include a toothpick tower, a pizza-box solar oven and a cardboard-tube suspension bridge. The listing says the book contains more than 50 STEAM activities.

What age group is this book intended for?

The listed reading age is 5 to 10 years, and the grade level is Kindergarten - 5.

Are materials included?

The description says the activities use common household materials, but it does not list a bundled materials kit.

Do customers find the illustrations sufficient?

Feedback is mixed. Some customers find the pictures helpful, while others would like more step-by-step pictures.