Never has engineering been so important as it is in these times of rapid growth of emerging economies; globalisation; climate change and the aging population. With engineering a vital component of so many areas within our society, we must nurture young talent and promote the range and richness within this subject area. This starts within the primary and secondary school curriculum. The child-friendly Salariya treatment of this subject–with humorous asides, side panels, fascinating fact boxes and quirky illustrations–will bring this subject to life and inspire some budding engineers.
