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Building & Engineering Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about building & engineering for children.

1,383 books

Cover of Pop-Up London

Pop-Up Cities #1

For the curious young explorer preparing for their first big trip or dreaming of famous sights, this intricate pop-up bo

Cover of Batplanes and Batcopters: The Engineering Behind Batman's Wings

Batplanes and Batcopters: The Engineering Behind Batman's Wings

For the Batman fan who wonders how the Batwing actually flies: this book uses the Caped Crusader's gear to explain real-

Cover of The Woman in the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Helped Fly the First Astronauts to the Moon

The Woman in the Moon: How Margaret Hamilton Helped Fly the First Astronauts to the Moon

Discover how lead engineer Margaret Hamilton developed the groundbreaking software that powered Apollo 11 and successful

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Ages 10–14

Cover of I Drive a Crane

I Drive a Crane

Powerful bulldozers topple trees and massive cranes lift heavy loads in this look at the mighty machines that perform th

Cover of Train

Perfect for young engineers who marvel at how things work, this visual guide tracks the powerful machines that connected

Cover of Energy at the Amusement Park

Energy at the Amusement Park

Karen Latchana Kenney

For the curious student who wonders how roller coasters work, this guide turns amusement park thrills into a clear and e

Cover of Speed King: Burt Munro, the World's Fastest Indian

Speed King: Burt Munro, the World's Fastest Indian

For the child who loves to tinker and take things apart, this inspiring true story shows how grit and creativity can tur

Cover of Legion of Darkness

LEGO Hero Factory #5

Legion of Darkness

For the child who loves imagining epic battles between good and evil and finds confidence in seeing characters work toge

Cover of Thomas Edison: Incredible Inventor

Incredible Inventors

Thomas Edison: Incredible Inventor

Louis Sabin, JoAnn Early Macken

For the child who is always asking how things work or taking toys apart to see what is inside, this story shows how chil

Cover of The Race for Chi

LEGO Legends of Chima

The Race for Chi

Animal tribes clash in an intense battle to seize the powerful Chi for their people.

Cover of And the Robot Went ...

And the Robot Went ...

Michelle Robinson

A group of animals works together one step at a time to build a mechanical friend in this cumulative rhyming tale.

Cover of The Early American Industrial Revolution, 1793-1850

Let Freedom Ring

The Early American Industrial Revolution, 1793-1850

For the curious student learning how inventions like the cotton gin transformed America from a nation of farmers into a

Cover of Energy & Power

Usborne Science & Experiments

Richard Spurgeon

For the curious student asking how electricity works or why we need to save energy, this hands-on guide explains the for

Cover of The Hydrofoil Mystery

The Hydrofoil Mystery

For the teenager who needs a change of scenery to find their spark, this gripping historical adventure balances personal

Cover of The Book of Terrifyingly Awesome Technology

The Book of Experiments #5

The Book of Terrifyingly Awesome Technology

Launch microsatellites and test solar power using household items while uncovering the weird and wild science behind rob

Cover of Inferno

Bionicle Legends #5

For the child who thrives on high-stakes missions and loves seeing a team work together to overcome impossible odds in a

Cover of My Havana

Rosemary Wells, Secundino Fernandez

Dino Fernandez carries the architecture and spirit of his beloved Havana in his heart as his family moves from Cuba to S

Cover of Lonely Bird's Dream

Lonely Bird's Dream

For the child who feels like an outsider or struggles with self-doubt, this story celebrates the courage to invent your

Cover of Can I Recycle This?

Can I Recycle This?

Go behind the scenes of the sorting bins to see exactly where your trash goes and learn how to make smarter choices for

Cover of The Future of Commercial Space Travel

Space, Incorporated

The Future of Commercial Space Travel

For the curious child who dreams of visiting the stars and wants to know how private companies are turning sci-fi dreams

Cover of Noah Builds an Ark

Noah Builds an Ark

For the child who loves to tinker and build. This sweet story follows a young boy's focus and dedication as he construct

Cover of Homes in the Wild

Homes in the Wild

For the child who loves building forts or feels curious about how families stay safe, this look at animal architecture c

Cover of Romans

Usborne World History

Anthony Marks, Graham Tingay

Ancient Rome comes to life through its legendary laws, towering architecture, and the daily habits of the people who bui

Cover of See Inside Great Cities

See Inside Great Cities

Rob Lloyd Jones

For the curious explorer eager to see the world: peel back the layers of iconic global landmarks to discover how big cit

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