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Alex Bell
Expect a vivid underwater fantasy adventure led by a determined engineer, with a submarine expedition, imaginative creatures, perilous conditions and a group learning to trust one another.
David Barker
A determined young protagonist moves from harsh workhouse conditions into a competitive school, where inventive technology, friendships and hidden political danger drive a fast-moving dystopian adventure.
A visually led introduction to the International Space Station, combining engineering, astronaut routines and scientific research. Its distinctive angle is the station as a shared international achievement, rather than space exploration presented only as individual adventure.
William Kamkwamba
A true, illustrated account of a boy who wonders how things work, teaches himself from old science books and builds a windmill for his drought-ravaged village. The emphasis is on persistence and practical invention.
Louis Sachar
This combines a fast-moving school-and-woods thriller with questions about ecological responsibility and engineered life. Its suspense is paired with empathy for children, adults and even people who behave harmfully.
Jenny Jacoby
A colourful reference book for browsing, looking up terms or reading entry by entry. It ranges across biology, physics, technology, engineering and maths, pairing each of 100 concepts with illustrations and explanations.
Amy Bond
This is a fantasy adventure about a young witch who loves robots, enters the City seeking robotics education, and confronts a secret threatening the balance between magic and technology.
Richard Kurti
Expect an urgent science-fiction story built around two opposing viewpoints: Cillian’s discovery about his identity and Tess’s shaken commitment to a violent mission. Short chapters and cliff-hangers make the narrative strongly plot-driven.
A strong choice for shared reading about engineering, history, the sea and visual detail. Its lyrical writing gives factual material atmosphere, while the illustrations show both the scale of lighthouses and the force of their surroundings.
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