Skip to content
wonderlit
Books
Discover
Life Moments
Themes
Interests
Ages
Articles
Feedback
Send Feedback
Bug
Suggestion
Book Data Issue
Other
Send Feedback
Building & Engineering Chapter Books – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
Browse
→
Chapter Books
→
Interests
→
Building & Engineering
Building & Engineering Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about building & engineering for children.
1,383 books
Penguin Young Readers
George Ferris, What a Wheel!
Barbara Lowell
One engineer battles skepticism and technical hurdles to build a massive, spinning marvel for the 1893 Chicago World's F
Ages 6–8
How to Build a Hug
Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville
For the child who experiences the world intensely and finds traditional affection overwhelming, this story celebrates fi
Ages 4–8
The Science of Fairy Tales
A Huff-and-Puff Proof House and the Science of the Three Little Pigs
Gloria Koster
For the curious builder who wonders why some houses stand tall while others fall: this STEM-focused retelling explains t
Ages 6–9
1
2
3
...
58
Engineering Wonders
The Golden Gate Bridge
Rebecca Stanborough
Uncover the massive engineering effort and historical secrets behind the construction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.
Ages 8–11
A Girl Can Build Anything
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Pat Zietlow Miller
For the girl who loves to tinker and create, this book celebrates the power of big ideas, from building birdhouses to co
Ages 3–7
Incredible Stadiums
Justin Eisinger
For the curious child who marvels at massive structures and wants to know how the world's greatest arenas are designed,
Ages 8–12
Inventions That Changed the World
George Ferris' Grand Idea: The Ferris Wheel
Jenna Glatzer
For the child who loves to tinker and build, this story of the first Ferris wheel shows how big dreams and steady grit c
Ages 7–11
Building the Book Cathedral
David Macaulay
Thirteenth-century stonecutters and craftsmen labor for generations to raise a massive Gothic cathedral from the ground
Ages 9–14
Calling All Minds: How to Think and Create Like an Inventor
Temple Grandin
Learn how snowflakes form and why golf balls have dimples as you get hands-on instructions for building your own inventi
Ages 8–12
Awesome Engineering
Skyscrapers
Sally Spray
Engineering skill and bold ambition collide in this look at how the world's most fantastical towers have grown taller an
Ages 6–9
The World of the Future #2
Future Cities
Kenneth Gatland, David Jefferis
For the child who loves to design and build, this vintage guide offers a fascinating look at how yesterday's experts ima
Ages 8–12
Basher Science
Engineering
Tom Jackson
Learn why specific materials are chosen for skyscrapers and bridges while uncovering the scientific secrets that keep ou
Ages 8–12
The Science Behind
Homes
Chris Oxlade
You’ll see exactly how the world around you works by uncovering the hidden science of building materials, electricity, a
Ages 7–11
Bridges are to Cross
Philemon Sturges
From iron train trestles to fortified stone castle gates, see how different structures help people and vehicles cross ev
Ages 4–8
Community Builders
Building Strong Bridges
Marne Ventura
For the curious builder who wonders how giant structures stay up. This guide explores the engineering secrets behind bri
Ages 5–9
Architecture & Design
Buildings Inspired by Nature
Mary Boone
For the curious child who loves to build and explore, this book reveals how architects use nature's clever designs to cr
Ages 7–10
Pop-up Nature and City #1
Popville
Anouck Boisrobert, Louis Rigaud
Watch a single house in the countryside grow into a towering metropolis with every turn of the page in this stunningly e
Ages 3–8
Wonder Readers: Discover Earth Science
Built From Stone
Layne deMarin
For the curious child who loves to stack blocks and build, this book explores how humans use solid stone to create lasti
Ages 5–8
The Young Engineer #2
Supercars
Jonathan Rutland
For the child who is fascinated by engines and how things work: a vintage look at high-performance cars, technical cutaw
Ages 7–11
Anno's Sundial
Mitsumasa Anno
Shadows stretch and shift across these pop-up pages to show exactly how the earth's rotation has helped humans track tim
Ages 7–11
Encyclopedia Prehistorica #1
Dinosaurs
Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart
For the child who is captivated by the prehistoric world and loves to see how things work. This engineering marvel bring
Ages 5–12
The Magic School Bus #8
The Electric Field Trip
Joanna Cole
Ms. Frizzle’s class shrinks down to travel through power lines, showing exactly how electricity moves from the town grid
Ages 5–9
LEGO City
Catch That Crook!
Michael Anthony Steele
For the action loving child who is just beginning to recognize words and loves building worlds, this high energy chase b
Ages 4–8
Usborne Cutaways
Cutaway Cars
Clive Gifford
For the curious child who wants to know exactly how an engine works, this guide peels back the layers of iconic cars to
Ages 7–11
More Formats for Building & Engineering
Graphic Novels
(107)
Early Readers
(80)
Picture Books
(63)
Young Adult
(36)
Middle Grade
(23)
Poetry
(10)
Building & Engineering by Age Group
Building & Engineering Books for Ages 0–3
(443)
Building & Engineering Books for Ages 12–18
(955)
Building & Engineering Books for Ages 4–7
(1709)
Building & Engineering Books for Ages 8–11
(2062)
