For the child who says, "I want to be an engineer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes introduction to engineering.

I never knew that there were so many different ways to be an engineer. When my big brother goes to school for engineering, I learn that there are engineers who build buildings and design big rockets. Did you know that there are other kinds of engineers too? There are environmental engineers, plumbing engineers, robotic engineers—and many more! Maybe I’ll be an engineer, too?

With this STEM for kids story blending narrative with nonfiction elements, readers meet the wide variety of engineers who do so much to support our communities.

I Want to Be an Engineer is part of a I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type, including powerful women in STEM. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

What does it really mean to be an engineer?

Career Exploration: From building rockets to designing robots, see how many different jobs fall under the title of "engineer."
Problem Solving for Kids: Learn the most important part of being an engineer—using science and creativity to solve puzzles and make things work!
Beginning Reader Book: Perfect for Level One "I Can Read" fans, with short sentences and familiar words to help children learn to read on their own.
Robots for Kids: Follow a young narrator who thinks engineering isn’t for them, until they discover the exciting world of robotic engineering!