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Building & Engineering Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about building & engineering for children.

1,383 books

Cover of Fred Flintstone's Adventures with Pulleys: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Fred Flintstone's Adventures with Simple Machines #1

Fred Flintstone's Adventures with Pulleys: Work Smarter, Not Harder

Fred Flintstone demonstrates how simple machines make heavy lifting easy as he uses pulleys to navigate his daily life i

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Newton and Curie #1

The Science Squirrels

For the child who asks 'how' and 'why' about everything in nature. This playful story turns backyard observations into a

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Usborne Cutaway Books

Christopher Maynard

For the curious child who wants to know exactly how a massive cruise ship stays afloat or where the engines hide on a ra

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Palazzo Inverso

For the child who loves to look at things differently. This mesmerizing wordless journey through optical illusions encou

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Vincent Shadow #2

The Top Secret Toys

Twelve-year-old inventor Vincent Shadow must protect his secret laboratory when a neighborhood troublemaker discovers hi

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Usborne Young Reading

The Story of Toilets, Telephones & Other Useful Inventions

For the curious child who asks how everything works, this book transforms everyday objects into a fascinating journey th

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Brand New Readers: Worm

For the child who is just beginning to recognize words and needs a quick win to feel like a real reader.

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Black Innovators

Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone

Ainissa Ramirez

For the child who constantly takes toys apart to see how they work: discover how Jim West's childhood curiosity led to t

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Before I Made History #2

Let's Fly, Wilbur and Orville!

Peter Roop, Connie Roop

Long before they reached the sky, the Wright brothers were busy tinkerers running a printing press and a bike shop in th

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For the child who stops at every construction site to watch the trucks. Discover the step-by-step process of how machine

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If I Built a Car

Chris Van Dusen

For the child who loves to tinker and dream up big inventions. This vibrant, rhyming journey celebrates the boundless po

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All of the Above

Shelley Pearsall

Four inner-city students find themselves bonded by a surprising goal: building the world’s largest tetrahedron while nav

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Simple Experiments with Simple Machines

Simple Experiments with Screws

For the curious builder who wants to know how things stay together. This hands-on guide uses simple household experiment

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The Questioneers Chapter Books #2

Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants

For the child who never stops asking 'why' and loves to solve problems using logic, curiosity, and a bit of trial and er

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How It Works #4

For the curious child who wonders where everything goes after they flush, this book uncovers the amazing engineering beh

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Incredible Inventions

For the child who constantly asks how things work, this guide explores the brilliant ideas and accidental discoveries th

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Usborne Beginner's Knowledge

Castles, Pyramids and Palaces

For the young explorer fascinated by how people lived throughout history, this visual guide brings ancient wonders and r

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The House That Zack Built

A quiet day on the farm turns into a block-toppling disaster when Zack's tower is caught in the middle of a high-speed c

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Dive! The Story of Breathing Underwater

For curious kids fascinated by the deep sea, this guide reveals the incredible engineering and history behind how humans

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Graphic Library: Graphic History

Story of the Statue of Liberty

For the child who loves to build and create, this graphic history explores the massive engineering feat and teamwork req

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The Incredible Hulk Pop-up

Caroline Repchuck

For the child grappling with explosive emotions or a fascination with strength, this intricate pop-up adventure brings t

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The Science Behind DC Comics Super Heroes

The Science Behind Batman's Uniform

Agnieszka Biskup

For the superhero fan who wonders if Batman's gear could really work. This book uses the Dark Knight's gadgets to explor

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Rodney Peppé's Mice #3

The Mice and the Clockwork Bus

For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems with what is on hand. This story celebrates how clever thinking and

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Albert the Duck #1

Albert's Alphabet

Albert gathers every scrap and tool in his workshop to build a custom alphabet for the local school playground in this c

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