Recommended reading for possible Mech E kid?

lotsalego
Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:52:05 +0000

My junior is a math/science kid who is interested in engineering, but not sure yet which area of engineering. Lately MechE seems high on his list. He is not one of those kids who has been working on engines or building things all his life, but this is a developing interest.

He is taking a general intro to engineering class in school and is getting involved in a couple of tech-y clubs. But I thought it might be good for him to have something to read that gives an overview of MechE, an idea of what a MechE student studies first year, or something like that.

So I am hoping for a recommendation from one (or more) of you helpful folks on this board. Any suggestions of reading that would not be too far over a 16-yr-old newbie’s head? Thank you!