Jump into an amazing time in the past! YOU CHOOSE who to be, where to go, and what to do. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Will you even survive? Its up to you! Each book in You Choose: Engineering Feats places the reader in the midst of a history making engineering project. Readers are given a unique experience of each project by viewing it through a variety of perspectives and choosing their own paths through the events. Historical images and illustrations support the storylines and characters. Students will learn about the history surrounding each engineering project, while also discovering details about the design, technology, and science that made such amazing structures possible.
Author Biography
Blake Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his wife, two kids, a dog, and a couple of cats. Blake continues to make up stories about things like space aliens and superheroes, and he has written more than 70 chapter books and graphic novels for children. Allison Lassieur has written more than 100 books on many topics, including history, biography, science, and current events. She has also written fiction novels and short stories, puzzles, and activities. When she isn't busy writing, Allison enjoys knitting, spinning, and reading good novels. Allison lives in Trenton, Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and a houseful of pets. Steven Otfinoski has written more than 150 books for young readers. Three of his nonfiction books have been chosen Books for the Teen Age by the New York Public Library. Steve is also a playwright and has his own theater company that brings one-person plays about American history to schools. Steve lives in Connecticut with his wife, who is a teacher. They have two children, two dogs, and a cat. When he's not writing he enjoys swimming, tennis, reading, and singing in his church choir.