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Building & Engineering Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Building & Engineering Books for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about building & engineering recommended for kids ages 8–11.

2,145 books

Cover of What are Magnets? A Child's Guide to Understanding Magnets

What are Magnets? A Child's Guide to Understanding Magnets

For the curious child who wonders why some objects stick to the fridge and others do not, this guide explains the invisi

Cover of Gumdrop: The Adventures of a Vintage Car

Gumdrop: The Adventures of a Vintage Car

For the child who loves knowing how things work and feels a deep bond with their favorite toys, this classic tale celebr

Cover of Bob Fulton's Amazing Soda-Pop Stretcher

Bob Fulton's Amazing Soda-Pop Stretcher

Jerome Beatty Jr.

For the child who loves to tinker and dreams of outsmarting the grown-ups with a backyard invention that changes the wor

Cover of McFig and McFly

McFig and McFly

Henrik Drescher

For the child struggling with the urge to one-up a friend or sibling, this dark fable explores how keeping score can lea

Cover of The Soda Bottle School

The Soda Bottle School

Laura Kutner, Suzanne Slade

For children who want to help the planet but feel too small to make a difference, this story shows how simple trash can

Cover of Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper

Creaky Old House: A Topsy-Turvy Tale of a Real Fixer-Upper

For the child feeling overwhelmed by a big move or frustrated when things don't work quite right. This story turns house

Cover of Tickets to Ride: An Alphabetic Amusement

Tickets to Ride: An Alphabetic Amusement

For the child who loves to spot tiny details, this rhythmic tour of a steampunk amusement park invites curious eyes to e

Cover of Life in the Ancient World

Life in the Ancient World

For the curious child who wonders what it was really like to be a kid in ancient times, from the clothes they wore to th

Cover of Frankenstein's Matzah: A Passover Parody

Frankenstein's Matzah: A Passover Parody

For the child who loves getting hands-on with science and traditions, this silly story turns the Passover Seder into a l

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