Technical fields in the Czech Republic face systematic disinterest. According to data from the Ministry of Education, between 2010 and 2020, the number of university students in technical fields plummeted by a worrying 37%. However, the causes of this situation extend back to elementary school. The teaching of exact subjects (STEM) often relies on abstract memorization of formulas without connection to the real world, which leads to frustration in children and the absence of much-needed "aha moments."

Pedagogical research even highlights the massive problem of so-called "math anxiety," which a priori deters children from any studies associated with numbers. This is compounded by a lack of support for polytechnic education, causing children to lose natural manual dexterity, and strong gender stereotypes. Surveys show that up to 40% of Czech girls cannot even imagine a career in technical and natural sciences, thereby depriving the industry of a huge pool of talent. Both parents and children thus prefer to choose a path of general education.

How to Spark Enthusiasm for Technology?
It was precisely the desire to change this trend, coupled with personal experience in HR and technical education, that served as the main driving force for Dominika Moldaschlová to write the book. "From the perspective of someone who dedicates herself daily to student development, I see how much we lack a generation enthusiastic about technology. I realized that if we want to change the approach to technical fields, we must start with the youngest. Not through dry facts, but through a story that shows them the meaning and magic of how things around us work," the author explains her motivation. Her goal was to create a publication that would show both children and parents that modern engineering isn't about rote learning, but about creative work that literally moves the world.

A Fairytale Excursion into the World of Heavy Engineering 
The book From the Factory to the Power Plant: About a Turbine That Spins the World tells the story of siblings Anička and Vilík. The light in their room suddenly goes out because an old turbine at the power plant has reached the end of its service life. To restore energy supplies, a new turbine – Julinka – must be manufactured in the Pilsen factory.

Thanks to this, readers naturally follow the entire process of creating a complex machine. From the first drawings by designers, through the fascinating production of the rotor and blades, all the way to assembly. The book clearly explains complex physical principles to children, such as how hot steam spins blades and how electricity is generated. However, it's not just about technology; Julinka faces a thrilling journey by truck and ship, during which she even falls overboard and must be rescued by divers and marine animals. Ultimately, everything turns out well: the turbine is connected at the power plant, and the lights come back on in children's homes.

To ensure complete technical accuracy, the author collaborated with expert consultants Patrik Hess, Petr Sainer, and Jaroslav Krejčík. The book is also enriched with surprising facts (e.g., about the volume of concrete for foundations or the size of blades) and includes an interactive section with questions and space for children's own drawings, which fosters their imagination.

Systematic Support for Technology in Practice 
The publication of the book is part of a broader effort to popularize technology. Dominika Moldaschlová serves as the Coordinator of the Vocational Training Center at Doosan Škoda Power, under whose umbrella both the publication and the turbine Julinka herself come to life. The Pilsen-based turbine manufacturer has long supported technical education at many levels. While the new children's book builds a connection to technology for the youngest, for older students, Doosan Škoda Power emphasizes a strong link with practical experience. Within its production complex, it operates a Vocational Training Center for students from partner secondary schools (e.g., SPŠS and SOŠ prof. Švejcara). Furthermore, it offers professional internships, trainee programs, and scholarship opportunities to both high school and university students. Significant cooperation also exists with the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, where students can work on their final theses and participate in research under the guidance of company engineers, or they can join the online educational program Doosan Academy to gain further valuable experience and certification.

Richard Kabuď, HR Director of Doosan Škoda Power,said: "The publication of this book fits perfectly into our educational philosophy for technical fields. While we already offer real-world practice, scholarships, and concrete career opportunities to high school and university students, this book allows us to plant the first seed of curiosity in young children. We believe that a playful approach is key to showing families that technology is not a bogeyman, but rather a very attractive and promising field full of interesting solutions."