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Extreme Engineering

Name: Extreme Engineering
ISBN: 9798225030551

By Scholastic

Could you really swim in jelly? Dive into Mark Rober’s strangest science experiments to find out.

informative · exciting · inventive · hands-on

Genres

Non-fiction Adventure

What is Extreme Engineering about?

Join engineer and YouTube creator Mark Rober behind the scenes of his most astonishing experiments. Discover whether you could swim in a pool of jelly, how sharks detect blood, and why some materials float while others sink. With photographs, facts and clear explanations, this exciting book reveals the science and engineering behind Mark’s spectacular videos. Readers can also explore CrunchLabs, where engineers dream up clever challenges, build amazing inventions and turn big questions into unforgettable experiments.

About the author

Scholastic is a well-known publisher that creates exciting books and stories for children all around the world. Many popular series, like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, have been published by Scholastic. Their books help children discover the joy of reading and inspire imaginations with magical adventures and fantastic characters.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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