The LEGO® Engineer

LEGO® bricks meet The Way Things Work in this fun, informative tour of the world of engineering, from the creative mind of expert LEGO® builder Jeff Friesen.

In The LEGO® Engineer, you’ll explore how some of humanity’s greatest feats of engineering work, from towering skyscrapers to powerful rockets to speeding bullet trains. Then follow step-by-step instructions to build these marvels with LEGO® bricks as you experience the world of engineering in a fun new way.

How do diesel and electric engines work together to drive massive freight trains? How does a container ship’s bow shape contribute to its fuel efficiency? How do cable-stayed bridges distribute weight differently than suspension bridges? You’ll learn the answers to these engineering questions and more as you build your way through over 30 models, all designed by LEGO® expert Jeff Friesen. Understanding the engineering principles behind these structures will not only help you better appreciate the world around you, but will also help you make your own LEGO® builds more realistic.

From the Publisher

“If you are a fan of [Jeff Friesen’s] other books or are interested in engineering and microscale builds I recommend giving this a look.”

—Adam King, Adam’s Brick Junction

“[P]acked with engineering facts, stats and step-by-step instructions for making your own awesome models . . . [The LEGO Engineer] features stunning digital photography [that] showcases how close [Jeff Friesen’s] builds are to the real engineering wonders.”

—Matt Yeo, Brick Fanatics

“The LEGO Engineer shows some great LEGO models but also shows some great examples of technology and engineering. It’s a great book to build with, and an excellent starting point for would-be engineers young and old!”

—Joe Meno, BrickJournal

About the Author

Jeff Friesen is an award-winning LEGO expert and photographer whose work has been featured on LEGO’s official social media channels, the Brothers Brick website, and in Brick Journal, Briques, and Blocks magazines. He is the author of LEGO Space Projects, LEGO Micro Cities, and The LEGO Castle Book (all No Starch Press). Jeff’s stunning LEGO photography can be found on his popular Instagram account, @jeff_works.

About the Publisher

No Starch Press has published the finest in geek entertainment since 1994, creating both timely and timeless titles like Python Crash Course, Python for Kids, How Linux Works, and Hacking: The Art of Exploitation. An independent, San Francisco-based publishing company, No Starch Press focuses on a curated list of well-crafted books that make a difference. They publish on many topics, including computer programming, cybersecurity, operating systems, and LEGO. The titles have personality, the authors are passionate experts, and all the content goes through extensive editorial and technical reviews. Long known for its fun, fearless approach to technology, No Starch Press has earned wide support from STEM enthusiasts worldwide.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ No Starch Press; Combined edition (November 1, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1718502508
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1718502505
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1120L
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.9 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.32 x 0.72 x 10.32 inches