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Title
Ollie the Civil Engineer
Author
Lisa Schleuter
ISBN
979-8-9922186-0-2
Age Group
Children (0-6)
Type
Non-fiction
Publisher
Inventive Minds Media, LLC
Comments/Notes:
Ollie the Civil Engineer has been favorably reviewed by Kirkus Reviews: “Ollie’s job is portrayed in vibrant, energetic scenes that instill a sense of wonder and emphasize the importance of the work being done … A simple and effective introduction to a profession not often touched upon in picture books.” - Kirkus Reviews.
Follow Ollie the Civil Engineer’s exciting day as he shows the reader a variety of projects that civil engineers can work on. From bridges and roads to buildings and concrete, readers will see construction sites as well as parts of the engineering process. The colorful and playful images of Ollie on the job will inspire young readers to explore the world of engineering.
The author and her work were featured by MIT's Civil Engineering Department: https://cee.mit.edu/reaching-the-next-generation-of-civil-engineers-through-storytelling/
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