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Building & Engineering Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about building & engineering for children.

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Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

Cement Mixer's ABC

Sherri Duskey Rinker

Cement Mixer leads a rhythmic, rhyming tour of the construction site, teaching every letter of the alphabet from A to Z

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American Indian Homes

For the young explorer curious about different types of homes. This simple guide uses photographs to show how Native Ame

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Anatomy of a Flood

Terri Dougherty

For the curious student seeking to understand the science behind rising waters, this visual guide explains how floods fo

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Cartons, Cans, and Orange Peels: Where Does Your Garbage Go?

Joanna Foster

The journey of your trash unfolds as you follow the path from the bin to the landfill, learning how recycling can give o

Ages 8–12

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The Bell in the Bridge

Lonely Charlie spends his summer by a stream until he strikes an iron bridge, hearing a mysterious ringing echo that mig

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Amazing Science #1

Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow

Darlene R. Stille

Every movement starts with a push or a pull. Discover how things speed up, slow down, and interact with the world throug

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Elements of Genius #1

Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray

For the child who feels like an outsider because of their big brain or unique hobbies, this high-energy adventure celebr

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Caroline Arnold's Dinosaurs #1

Dinosaurs All Around: An Artist's View of the Prehistoric World

Caroline Arnold

Step inside a specialized workshop where artists use fossil remains to construct life-size models of prehistoric giants.

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Who Was H. J. Heinz?

For the curious child who wonders how everyday things are made, this biography reveals the grit and heart behind one of

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Arlene Blanchard's Easy-to-Read #2

Arlene Blanchard

It is Ben's very first day on the job at the quarry, and he is learning exactly how to command and operate a massive, po

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Farther Than the Moon

For the child balancing a personal dream with deep family loyalty. A high-stakes space camp adventure explores what it m

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Home on the Moon: Living on a Space Frontier

Marianne J. Dyson

For the future astronaut who dreams of living among the stars, this guide explores the real science behind building a ho

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A Day for Sandcastles

For the child who gets frustrated when things don't go as planned, this wordless wonder shows how setbacks can lead to e

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Forces and Motion

For the curious learner who wonders why things fall or how cars stop. This clear guide turns invisible physics into easy

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How to Make a Wind Speed Meter

For the young scientist eager to explore the outdoors. This hands-on guide turns common household items into a real tool

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The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet: Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-entry

For the child who gazes at the stars and wonders what it actually takes to get there, this former NASA commander shares

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How to Make a Pom-Pom Flyer

For the child who loves to tinker and play, this guide transforms simple yarn and cardboard into a personalized flying t

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Military Vehicles

U.S. Military Warships

For the child captivated by massive machines and ocean exploration, this guide introduces the powerful ships that naviga

Cover of Let Liberty Rise! How America's Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty

Let Liberty Rise! How America's Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty

For the child who wonders if one person (or one penny) can truly make a difference in the world.

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What Will These Hands Make?

For the curious child who loves to tinker and build, this beautifully illustrated book explores how our hands can create

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Community Helper Mysteries

Whose Tools Are These?

Amanda Doering Tourville

Look closely at the gear and gadgets used by people in your neighborhood to solve the mystery of which community helper

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The Thunderbirds: The U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron

For the child who gazes at the sky in awe of speed and precision, this book captures the high-stakes world of the Air Fo

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Usborne Young Reading

The Story of Flying

From early balloons and helicopters to the first space missions, follow the history of how humans conquered the skies an

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Who Was Galileo?

Patricia Brennan Demuth

The father of modern science turns the universe upside down with a homemade telescope and a sun-centered theory that cha

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