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Building & Engineering Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about building & engineering for children.

1,383 books

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Fantasy Field Trips

A Journey to the Center of the Earth

Step inside a high-tech drilling machine for a trip through the Earth's crust and mantle all the way down to the core to

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Caterpillar Board Books

Big Noisy Trucks and Diggers

For the curious toddler captivated by every passing construction site, this interactive board book lets them lead the wo

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Secrets of the Sphinx

James Cross Giblin

The Great Sphinx holds ancient secrets within its massive stone frame, guarding riddles about its mysterious constructio

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When Daddy Comes Home

Linda Wagner Tyler

Special evening projects turn into a joyful bridge between a young hippo and his hardworking father who usually makes it

Ages 3–7

Cover of First Look at a Black Hole: How a Photograph Solved a Space Mystery

Photos That Changed the World #2

First Look at a Black Hole: How a Photograph Solved a Space Mystery

Danielle Smith-Llera

For the child who gazes at the stars and asks the big questions, this book reveals how a global team of scientists captu

Cover of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang #2

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again

Frank Cottrell-Boyce

For the family that thrives on spontaneous road trips and solving puzzles together, this high-octane adventure proves th

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Jed and the Junkyard War #2

Jed and the Junkyard Rebellion

For the child who feels like an outsider or is questioning their origins, this high-stakes adventure explores what it me

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Who Is Temple Grandin?

Patricia Brennan Demuth

For the child who thinks in pictures or feels overwhelmed by a noisy world, this biography shows how being different can

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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Virginia Lee Burton

Mike Mulligan and his trusty steam shovel Mary Anne prove they are still useful in a changing world by attempting to dig

Cover of Ada Lovelace

For the child who thinks creatively and loves to see how things work. Discover how a 19th-century girl blended logic and

Cover of Cities in the Sand: The Ancient Civilizations of the Southwest

Cities in the Sand: The Ancient Civilizations of the Southwest

Archaeologists sift through desert ruins to uncover the daily lives and architectural marvels of the Anasazi, Hohokam, a

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Look and Learn #3

A Night in Town

For the curious child who wonders what happens when the streetlights come on and the world goes to sleep. Discover the h

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Learning About Waves

Julia Garstecki

For the curious student who wonders how invisible signals make their favorite music and gadgets work. This graphic-style

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The Little Snowplow

While the big trucks doubt he can handle the drifts, a small snowplow trains in secret to prove that heart and preparati

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King Arthur's Camelot

Lisa Rojany-Buccieri

For the child who loves to step inside their favorite stories: this immersive pop-up experience brings the legendary wor

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Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books

Santa's Surprises

For the curious child who loves a bit of Christmas magic and hands-on discovery. This vintage-style book uses moving pic

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Starting Point Science

What's Under the Ground?

For the curious child who wonders what happens beneath their feet, this guide reveals the hidden world of pipes, tunnels

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Who Was Milton Bradley?

Kirsten Anderson

For the child who loves game night and wonders how their favorite toys were invented. This biography shows how resilienc

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Linking the Past and Present

What Did the Aztecs Do for Me?

For the curious student wondering why we study ancient history, this book reveals how Aztec inventions in food, science,

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Usborne Very First Reading #7

For the early learner building confidence with phonics, this rhythmic tale turns a robot's lunar adventure into a reward

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Let's Look Inside

Let's Look Inside the Red Car

For the curious toddler who wants to know how things work. Explore the hidden compartments of a car and learn about tool

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Son of Interflux

Simon rebels against his own father’s giant corporation to stop a massive complex from taking over city land in this hig

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Andrew Clements

Greg is a natural moneymaker, but his biggest project yet involves a surprising partnership with his lifelong rival to s

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Before I Made History #3

Take a Giant Leap, Neil Armstrong!

Peter Roop, Connie Roop

For the child who dreams of the stars and wonders how big dreams begin. This introductory biography shows how a childhoo

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