Engineering - Theory & Practice

Accessible information, engaging graphics and structured activities inspire independence and drive success.

Descriptive images and step-by-step guides empower students to not only understand but achieve accurate measurements and exceptional craftsmanship.

A comprehensive exploration of mechanisms, electronics, and mechatronics, all brought to life with realistic classroom projects and detailed videos.

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Packed with exciting features!

All the content of a traditional textbook
Quick-access information at the beginning of each chapter
Descriptive and engaging graphics throughout
Structured activities that foster student engagement
A strong focus on accuracy, precision and high-quality craftsmanship
A step-by-step guide to using a vernier calipers and a vernier height gauge
Classroom projects that bring mechanisms to life
QR codes to explore the inner workings of classroom projects
Progressive project work that develops practical skills
Foster student independence with structured and scaffolded activities
Help ensure exam success with revision crosswords and tables at the end of each chapter

What is included for teachers and students?

All teachers will get a free book posted to their school.
Each book has an access code printed inside the front cover for free access to the Engineering JC Student course.
Every teacher whose students are using our books will be enrolled on our Engineering JC Teacher course.
Both courses will have an embedded E-Book, chapter presentations and quizzes.
The Teacher course will have downloadable project working drawings and planning documents.

Sample Chapter: Hand Tools

Ensuring greater levels of student accuracy and precision with measuring and marking out.

Sample Chapter: 2D Drawing

Enhancing 2D drawing skills for Engineering and clearly communicating 3D forms with accuracy and detail.

Bring Mechanisms and Mechatronics to Life!

This Mechanisms chapter introduces and explains each mechanism with descriptive text, engaging images and immersive videos.
Learners are guided through a real-classroom design problem and application of each mechanism.
Every mechanism has a QR code that can be scanned on any device.
Learners can quickly access an immersive video and see how each mechanism works.
Try the QR codes below!

Sample Video: Scissor Linkage

Sample Video: Scissor Lift – Scissor Linkage

Sample Video: Ratchet and Pawl

Sample Video: Fishing Boat – Ratchet and Pawl

Sample Chapter: Mechanisms

Equipping students with the skills to analyse, identify, and understand the function of various mechanisms.

Builds students’ independence and confidence in identifying, describing, and explaining the function of various mechanisms.
Empowers students to choose suitable mechanisms for their Engineering projects based on specific needs and to understand input, process, and output.
Features high-quality visuals and immersive videos to clearly illustrate mechanisms in action, enhancing understanding.
Integrates mechatronics concepts and focuses on developing problem-solving skills through mechanism analysis and application.
Provides revision tables and a crossword to consolidate learning and aid understanding of key concepts.

Engineering Projects

Where and when will this Engineering book be available?

Teachers can sign up for a free copy of this book to be delivered to their school in August 2025.
This book is already on the Department of Education’s Book Scheme spreadsheet, so ordering from bookshops is not a problem.
All of our books are stocked in every good school bookshop around Ireland and all have been notified of this new book.
This new book will be available from July 2025 and can be purchased directly from our online shop.
We will share book content and information via email and Instagram posts.