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Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment

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Engineering in Plain Sight extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making them approachable and understandable to non-engineers. It transforms readers' perspectives of the built environment, converting the act of looking at infrastructure from a mundane inevitability into an everyday diversion and joy. Each section of this accessible, informative book features colorful illustrations revealing the fascinating details of how the human-made world works. An ideal road trip companion, this book offers a fresh perspective on the parts of the environment that often blend into the background. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of the electrical grid, roadways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways, and more. Engineering in Plain Sight inspires curiosity, interest, and engagement in how the infrastructure around us is designed and constructed.


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Engineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide to the infrastructure around us.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great and I think important book for everyone

A.C. · 4 March 2025

Every one should have a copy of this book. We all take our infrastructure for granted too much. This book gives a good idea at what it takes to make our lives run smoothly. It will make any reader much more appreciative of the built world around them and the people who put it there.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like "How it's made" but for infrastructure!

N.A. · 11 July 2025

As a civil engineering student, this is a really interesting read. However, if you're just a person who likes to know how the built environment works, this book is sure to peak your interest nonetheless.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read

A.K. · 31 August 2024

A fascinating read, perfect for browsing through whilst having your lunch. Even if you are based in another country, the descriptions are a great read. The illustrations and writing style is both detailed yet also entertaining. I hope Grady releases another book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

N. · 1 November 2024

Good read and glad to support the creator.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspire the next generation

T. · 17 February 2024

Well written, informative, US centric (unsurprisingly) but still useful. Great idea to help the budding engineers of the world see it more clearly.

5.0 out of 5 stars I bought it for the illustrations

S. · 15 December 2024

I don't have a single engineering bone in my body but the illustrations made me curious

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book, very well researched and written

K. · 6 February 2023

I love this book, fascinating for everyone from a seasoned engineer to my 3-year-old. Grady's style is friendly and technical enough not to be patronising but basic enough that it's understandable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Beautiful

P.M. · 31 October 2022

The book is beautifully crafted and there is much more in it than I expected. I look forward to helping my three daughters to read it. I've been following the YouTube channel for a while, so I knew this was a product of his passion, and it doesn't disappoint. My only beef is that the packaging in which it arrived did little to protect it. The top corner was damaged from a hit/fall. I didn't return it though as I'd be afraid it would come out of the authors pocket, and that doesn't seem fair to me.

Great engineering book with fantastic illustrations

T.L. · 8 November 2024

Bought this book after being a subscriber of the author's YT channel for years.Good fun read on a number of engineering fields. Highly recommended if you want to get your kids to fall in love with engineering.

Kaliteli Baskı

G.K. · 28 August 2025

Türkiye şartlarında biraz pahalı olmasına rağmen yazarın mühendislik konusundaki içeriklerini çok beğendiğim için tercih ettim. Kuşe kağıda kaliteli bir baskı olmuş ama daha ulaşılabilir olabilir.

Great book

D. · 17 September 2025

It might be interesting for children and adults if they want to learn how things around them work. Excellent illustrations and not too complicated text.

Must for Non Engineers

N. · 19 September 2025

Must for Non Engineers

秀逸なイラスト

早. · 14 May 2025

わかりやすいイラストです

Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment

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Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment

Product ID: K171850232K
Condition: New

4.8

Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment-0
Type: Hardcover

AED22482

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

|

Order today to get by 7-14 business days

This item qualifies for free delivery

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Imported From: United Kingdom

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Description:

Engineering in Plain Sight extends the field guide genre from natural phenomena to human-made structures, making them approachable and understandable to non-engineers. It transforms readers' perspectives of the built environment, converting the act of looking at infrastructure from a mundane inevitability into an everyday diversion and joy. Each section of this accessible, informative book features colorful illustrations revealing the fascinating details of how the human-made world works. An ideal road trip companion, this book offers a fresh perspective on the parts of the environment that often blend into the background. Readers will learn to identify characteristics of the electrical grid, roadways, railways, bridges, tunnels, waterways, and more. Engineering in Plain Sight inspires curiosity, interest, and engagement in how the infrastructure around us is designed and constructed.


Review

Select Guide Rating

From the Back Cover

Engineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide to the infrastructure around us.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great and I think important book for everyone

A.C. · 4 March 2025

Every one should have a copy of this book. We all take our infrastructure for granted too much. This book gives a good idea at what it takes to make our lives run smoothly. It will make any reader much more appreciative of the built world around them and the people who put it there.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's like "How it's made" but for infrastructure!

N.A. · 11 July 2025

As a civil engineering student, this is a really interesting read. However, if you're just a person who likes to know how the built environment works, this book is sure to peak your interest nonetheless.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read

A.K. · 31 August 2024

A fascinating read, perfect for browsing through whilst having your lunch. Even if you are based in another country, the descriptions are a great read. The illustrations and writing style is both detailed yet also entertaining. I hope Grady releases another book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent

N. · 1 November 2024

Good read and glad to support the creator.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspire the next generation

T. · 17 February 2024

Well written, informative, US centric (unsurprisingly) but still useful. Great idea to help the budding engineers of the world see it more clearly.

5.0 out of 5 stars I bought it for the illustrations

S. · 15 December 2024

I don't have a single engineering bone in my body but the illustrations made me curious

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating book, very well researched and written

K. · 6 February 2023

I love this book, fascinating for everyone from a seasoned engineer to my 3-year-old. Grady's style is friendly and technical enough not to be patronising but basic enough that it's understandable.

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Beautiful

P.M. · 31 October 2022

The book is beautifully crafted and there is much more in it than I expected. I look forward to helping my three daughters to read it. I've been following the YouTube channel for a while, so I knew this was a product of his passion, and it doesn't disappoint. My only beef is that the packaging in which it arrived did little to protect it. The top corner was damaged from a hit/fall. I didn't return it though as I'd be afraid it would come out of the authors pocket, and that doesn't seem fair to me.

Great engineering book with fantastic illustrations

T.L. · 8 November 2024

Bought this book after being a subscriber of the author's YT channel for years.Good fun read on a number of engineering fields. Highly recommended if you want to get your kids to fall in love with engineering.

Kaliteli Baskı

G.K. · 28 August 2025

Türkiye şartlarında biraz pahalı olmasına rağmen yazarın mühendislik konusundaki içeriklerini çok beğendiğim için tercih ettim. Kuşe kağıda kaliteli bir baskı olmuş ama daha ulaşılabilir olabilir.

Great book

D. · 17 September 2025

It might be interesting for children and adults if they want to learn how things around them work. Excellent illustrations and not too complicated text.

Must for Non Engineers

N. · 19 September 2025

Must for Non Engineers

秀逸なイラスト

早. · 14 May 2025

わかりやすいイラストです

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