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A team facing separation pursues a potentially dangerous investigation involving a drug said to confer special powers. The story brings together established teammates and two new friends.

Consider it for a child curious about inventions or the history behind familiar attractions; its biographical focus offers a person-centred entry into engineering.

A debate-led collection of viewpoints on genetic engineering, bringing together arguments about its benefits, risks and oversight rather than presenting just one stated position.

This is a dystopian story about Rhine seeking answers while facing a life-threatening virus, tangled relationships and the consequences of a resistance movement.

The premise brings together digital connection, genetic engineering and state surveillance. Its central conflict appears to involve what happens when people with unusual abilities become targets of government control.

A science-fiction chase and conflict centre on Tool’s resistance to engineered obedience, with human soldiers and a threat of war also part of the story.

A fantasy adventure blends an alternate history with invention, rebellion, spying and a developing attraction. Verity must navigate life within a powerful family while taking risks for a cause.

A career-focused introduction to how STEM skills apply to cars, from engineering and design to greener vehicles and emerging technology.

This offers a wide-ranging introduction to unusual and familiar structures, from monumental buildings to playful inventions. Its appeal may lie in the variety of things to investigate rather than a single continuous story.

A visually clear introduction to skyscraper design, architects and construction, with concise explanations and section drawings. It is likely to suit readers curious about buildings, engineering or how architectural ideas become structures.

A focused introduction to orbital debris: where it comes from, what happens to inactive satellites, and the repair and collection projects being explored.

A visually presented introduction to how spider silk research may produce strong materials and medical uses, while inviting readers to consider the ethical questions raised by genetic research.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A strong choice for a child curious about how structures work: it moves between bridge design, engineering, history and social purpose, with illustrations supporting close visual investigation.

A visual history of Hot Wheels, covering its launch, design process, logos, models and sets. Archive drawings, prototypes and photographs make the development of the toy range the book’s central attraction.

A fast-moving science-fiction mystery about identity, genetic engineering and survival. Kyle’s investigation combines family comparison, secrets and a race against time, with romantic feelings forming alongside the central danger.

A science introduction that connects nuclear physics with medicine, engineering, geology and archaeology, while also addressing nuclear power, weapons, major scientists, dramatic experiments, achievements and tragedies.

A technology-focused history that connects early communication methods with modern phones and internet communication, showing how inventions and engineering changes shaped telephone-related devices.

A research-led collection of women’s lives, showing how interests, strengths, creativity and perseverance connected with achievements in technical and design fields. It combines biography, historical context, interviews and practical encouragement.