Spot the Engineering
Become an engineering detective on your next walk, drive, or trip to the store.
- 1Find 3 machines that move people or stuff.
- 2Pick one and sketch how you think it works.
- 3Tell a grown-up the BIG question you want to ask Megan.
A growing library for curious kids
Megan's Learning Hub.
Missions to try, adventures to explore, BIG questions to wonder about, and resources to print. New content lands here with every MEgan the Engineer book.
Permanent missions
Junior Engineer Missions
Book-agnostic challenges that turn everyday life into an engineering adventure. Try one this week!
Build, Test, Improve
Use the engineering design process the way Megan does in every adventure.
- 1Pick a tiny problem at home (a wobbly toy, a messy desk).
- 2Build a fix using stuff you already have.
- 3Test it. Then make it better — that's the engineer's secret!
The Why Journal
Engineers are powered by curiosity. Start your own question collection.
- 1Grab a notebook. Write 'Why?' on the cover.
- 2Each day, jot one thing you're curious about.
- 3Pick your favorite and ask Megan at the bottom of this page!
Print, play, learn
Junior Engineer Resources
Free downloadable printables for parents, teachers, and curious kids. New resources added regularly.
Junior Engineer's Certificate
A printable certificate to celebrate young readers who finish a MEgan the Engineer adventure.
Activity Sheets
Word searches, coloring pages, puzzles, and more — inspired by MEgan the Engineer.
Engineering Scavenger Hunt
Take engineering outside! Spot simple machines, structures, and everyday engineering.
Think Like An Engineer
An activity sheet that walks kids through the engineering design process — ask, imagine, plan, create, improve.
Adventures by Book
Each MEgan the Engineer book unlocks its own BIG questions and fun facts. New books, new adventures — added right here.
BOOK 01 · SNOWPLOWS & SALT TRUCKS
Clears the Way on a Snow Day
Engineers help cities keep moving — even when the world is buried in snow.
Big questions from this book
How does a snowplow lift a giant blade?
The blade is much too heavy for a person to lift by hand. Engineers designed a powerful lifting system that helps the truck raise and lower the blade with the push of a button. That way, the driver can move the blade whenever it's time to clear the snow.
Why do people put salt on icy roads?
Salt lowers the freezing temperature of water. That means ice melts even when it's still cold outside, helping cars stay safe on the roads.
Fun facts
- Some giant snowplow trucks weigh more than 5 elephants combined!
- Engineers test snowplow blades by pushing them through fake snow made of plastic beads.
BOOK 02 · 3D printing, prosthetics, and engineering for good.
The Machine That Makes Helping Hands
Engineering isn't just cool — it can change a life one printed layer at a time.
Big questions from this book
How does a 3D printer build a real object?
It builds things one tiny layer at a time! A computer tells the printer exactly where to place melted plastic, and layer by layer, a shape grows — like stacking hundreds of pancakes into a sculpture.
Can a 3D printer really make a hand?
Yes! Engineers and doctors design custom prosthetic hands on a computer, then 3D print them in pieces. The pieces snap together to help kids grip, wave, and high-five.
Fun facts
- A 3D printer can build a tiny house in just 24 hours.
- Some 3D printers use chocolate, sugar, or even moon dust instead of plastic.
BOOK 03 · Loops, energy, and the physics of thrills.
Rides a Roller Coaster
Roller coasters look like magic — but every twist is engineered to be safe AND fun.
Big questions from this book
How does nobody fall out of an upside-down roller coaster?
Speed! When the coaster zooms through a loop fast enough, inertia pushes you into your seat. Engineers calculate the perfect speed so it's thrilling AND safe.
Why do roller coasters never need an engine after the first hill?
The first big hill stores up energy (potential energy). As the coaster zooms downhill, that stored energy turns into speed (kinetic energy) — powering the rest of the ride!
Fun facts
- The fastest roller coaster in the world can zoom faster than a cheetah — over 150 mph!
- Roller coaster designers ride their own coasters hundreds of times to make sure they feel just right.
Coming soon
More adventures on the way
Every new MEgan the Engineer book brings its own questions, facts, and activities — added right here.
Wonder, answered
Big Questions Corner
The kinds of questions every curious kid asks — about engineering, the world, and how things work.
What does an engineer actually do?
Engineers solve problems by designing, building, and improving things — from bridges to bandages to roller coasters. They ask 'how does it do that?' and then figure out how to make it even better.
Can kids be engineers?
Absolutely! If you've ever built a fort, fixed a toy, or figured out a tricky puzzle — congratulations, you're already thinking like an engineer.
Why do engineers test things over and over?
Because the first try almost never works! Engineers learn the most from things that break. Every 'oops' teaches you something the success never could.
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The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
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Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.
Got a BIG question for Megan?
Send it in! Your question might show up here with a kid-friendly engineering answer.