Young Engineers / Books

Python for Kids - A Playful Introduction to Programming . Python is a powerful, expressive programming language that’s easy to learn and fun to use! But books about learning to program in Python can be kind of dull, gray, and boring, and that’s no fun for anyone. Featuring original artwork by Miran Lipovača. Full color, over 344 pages. Python for Kids brings Python to life and brings you (and your parents) into the world of...

In 2013, illustrator Lee John Phillips began a project of one drawing a day, documenting the miscellany from his late grandfather's shed. Philips' Shed Project has enjoyed widespread coverage in the media and around the world.  In his own words: "My grandfather, Handel Jones, died in 1994. His shed has remained relatively untouched. My grandmother treats it as a mausoleum. He was a practical man and would spend a great deal of...

Ladyada's "E is for Electronics" is a coloring book adventure with electronic components and their inventors. Makers of all ages can learn, color, and share common parts and historical figures throughout history. Explore the world of electronics with Ladyada as your guide! Here's an excerpt: "A diode lets electrons flow in only one direction. It works like a switch: when current is flowing one way, the switch is on, but...

We are very excited to carry a new book by Adafruit Learning System author and maker  Kathy Ceceri !  Robots are everywhere! They vacuum our houses, work in our factories, help us learn at school, and play with us at home. They sample rocks from other planets, survey disaster zones from the air, and bring back images from the bottom of the ocean. Explore the roles robots play in our world and learn about the history, engineering,...

"If you've got a good idea, and you know it's going to work, go ahead and do it." – Grace Hopper Grace Hopper dedicated her life to solving computer problems. With her passion for problem-solving and insatiable curiosity, "Amazing Grace" revolutionized computer programming.  Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code is an inspiring, upbeat picture-book biography of one of STEM's unsung heroes....

Science like a girl! Feast your eyes on this super special anniversary edition of Smore Magazine , a science magazine for smart young girls who can't stop wondering about the world around them. We love Smore (or, Science-more!) for their fun and un-intimidating issues and for their dedication towards equal representation of women in STEM. Far more than a stereotypical "girly" magazine, Smore was created to inspire girls...

The best notebook on earth, The Maker's Notebook. From the creators of Make Magazine comes the Maker's Notebook. Put your own ideas, diagrams, calculations & notes down in these 150 pages of engineering graph paper. We've also included 20 bonus pages of reference material, from useful stuff like electronics symbols, resistor codes, weights and measures, basic conversions and more, to really useful stuff like the amount of caffeine in...

Manga Guide to Electricity by Kazuhiro Fujitaki, Matsuda, and Trend-pro Co, Ltd. Now in stock in the Adafruit store and shipping immediately! Rereko is just your average high-school girl from Electopia, the land of electricity, but she's totally failed her final electricity exam! Now she has to go to summer school on Earth. And this time, she has to pass. Luckily, her ever-patient tutor Hikaru is there to help. Join them in the pages of The...

Imagine the joy of hearing your young one chatting away about holographic ninja or time-traveling joysticks. From Android to Zombie, this educational book will entertain children and parents alike. Suitable for children & l33t hackers 0-5+ My Little Geek by Andrew & Sarah Spear (3:28)

This is a early-learning activity book for Young Makers (sug. 5-7 years) with some cut-out/popsicle-stick/glue/rubber-band type projects. No electronics and soldering so its very simple and safe. We think it's an adorable introduction to having robot friends. From the publisher: "Build your very own awesome automaton step by step from a base unit to the towering, terrifying, tremor-triggering robot of your dreams. This book provides everything...

Sylvia's Super Awesome Project Book - Super Simple Arduino is a book written and illustrated by young maker superstar Sylvia.  Sylvia's a kid who loves making, tinkering, and art projects.  She's also the star of Sylvia's Super-Awesome Maker Show -  an online series about STEM concepts with millions of views. In this book, Sylvia sets her sights on the inimitable Arduino microcontroller with fun projects,...

LEO the Maker Prince teaches children (both young and old) about 3D printing by following Carla and LEO's journey through Brooklyn. LEO is a walking, talking robot who has the magical ability to to print (in plastic) any object that Carla draws. The other robots have their own special capabilities: H1-H0 prints in metal, Sinclair-10 can find and print objects from a huge catalog of designs, and the others (including AL1C3-D, IRIS-7, and...

Discontinued - you can grab Coloring book - "Ladyada's E is for electronics"  instead!    Have fun exploring the world of electricity! With a few essential materials – including an LED, batteries, copper wire, and magnets – you can make every project in this book. Step-by-step instruction will show you how in  Electricity for Young Makers: Fun & Easy Do-It-Yourself Projects ! Learning to be a...

In 2013, illustrator Lee John Phillips began a project of one drawing a day, documenting the miscellanea from his late grandfather's shed. Phillips' Shed Project has enjoyed widespread coverage in the media and around the world.  This lovingly commemorated and beautifully designed journal features 40 illustrations from Phillips' "Shed Project". With its wood effect cover and three different paper stocks, the Toolshed...

"That girl thinks she's the queen of the neighborhood She's got the hottest trike in town That girl she holds her head up so high I think I want to be her best friend, yeah Rebel girl, rebel girl Rebel girl, you are the queen of my world" Girl CEO is an illustrated collection to inspire and motivate rebel girls, young entrepreneurs, and other trailblazing tweens and teens with success stories and practical advice from leading...