What Does a Bioengineer Do? From Bacteria to Cyborgs
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Text by Nadezhda Potapova and Elina Stoyanova, illustrated by Elina Logacheva
The Cool Jobs series uncovers the hidden side of various professions, revealing their complexity, history, and philosophy. The third book in the series, featuring bioengineers, invites young readers into this fascinating world, revealing how biology and engineering come together to tackle real-world challenges and shape the future.
Who is a bioengineer, and what does this specialist actually do? Can bioengineering help develop new treatments, improve the food we eat, or protect the environment? And what does it take to work at the intersection of living systems and technology? This richly illustrated nonfiction book takes readers behind the scenes of a profession that brings together scientific curiosity, engineering thinking, and practical problem-solving. From the historical roots of biotechnology to cutting-edge applications in medicine, agriculture, ecology, and robotics, children discover how bioengineers approach complex questions, what skills they need, and what a typical working day looks like.
Written by biologists and science communicators Nadezhda Potapova and Elina Stoyanova, the book combines scientific expertise with an accessible, engaging approach to nonfiction. Illustrator Elina Logacheva brings this complex and rapidly evolving field to life visually, helping young readers explore ideas that might otherwise seem abstract or far beyond their reach.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Offers a realistic picture of a profession that many young readers may not yet know exists.
Introduces children to the fascinating world of bioengineering, where biology meets technology.
Explores innovations in medicine, agriculture, environmental protection, and robotics.
Authors Nadezhda Potapova and Elina Stoyanova bring their biological expertise and experience in popular science to a subject that combines scientific depth with exciting technological possibilities.
Non-fiction Age: 10+ Pages: 72 Size: 230*300 mm Published in 2026 by Alpina Kids
