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1,383 books
Building a House
Byron Barton
The foundation is poured and the walls go up step-by-step in this clear look at what it takes to build a home from the g
Ages 2–5
The Usborne Young Scientist
Jets
Mark Hewish
From the earliest prototypes to the high-tech fighters of tomorrow, see how these powerful machines master the physics o
Ages 8–12
Searchlight Books: Science Saves
How Do Wildlife Crossings Save Animals?
Clara MacCarald
Engineers design clever bridges and tunnels to help animals travel safely across the busy roads that divide their natura
Ages 7–10
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Rodney Peppé's Mice #1
The Mice who Lived in a Shoe
Rodney Peppé
Living in fear of the neighborhood cat, a clever family of mice joins forces to build a sturdy, secret home inside an ol
Ages 3–7
And What They Do #1
Cargo Machines and What They Do
Derek Radford
Perfect for children fascinated by the 'how' and 'why' of heavy machinery, this guide uses friendly bears to show how ca
Ages 3–7
Boldprint Kids
I'm Home!
David Booth
Peek inside animal habitats and follow the construction of human houses to see how different creatures across the world
Ages 5–7
The View
Harry Yoaker, Simon Henwood
Neighbors must work together to protect their shared environment from the devastating effects of an architectural disast
Ages 5–10
A Way to the Stars
David Almond
Joe and his dad combine their hearts and hands to build a way to reach the stars, proving that no height is too great fo
Ages 4–8
Read and Wonder
The Wheeling and Whirling-Around Book
Judy Hindley
Everything is spinning in this energetic tribute to spheres, disks, and all the round things in our world that love to r
Ages 4–8
Materials and Their Properties #1
Is It Stiff or Bendable?
Lisa J. Amstutz
Stiff pencils and bendable rubber bands reveal the secrets of science in this look at the fascinating properties of the
Ages 4–7
On Wheels
Huck Scarry
From ancient stone carvings to high-speed engines, this pictorial history charts the evolution of the wheel and how it c
Ages 6–10
Let's Look Inside
Let's Look Inside the Yellow Truck
Amanda Leslie
Clever hidden flaps invite little hands to peek inside a big yellow truck to identify engine parts, tools, and all the s
Ages 2–4
Flight and Floating
Alan Ward
Try out hands-on experiments that reveal the scientific secrets behind how heavy objects manage to stay in the air and s
Ages 8–12
Robert Crowther Pop-Up Books
Big Machines
Robert Crowther
Towering excavators and powerful construction gear leap off the page in this interactive look at how the world's biggest
Ages 3–7
Puffin Explorers #6
Gold and Granite: Metals and Minerals We Use
Susan Brennand
Hidden beneath the soil are treasures we use every day, from the glitter of gold to the strength of granite found in the
Ages 8–12
Marie Meijer Concept Books
The Car Book
Marie Meijer
Peek under the hood and into the cabs of police cars, fire engines, and bulldozers to see how these important vehicles g
Ages 3–7
Smithsonian: Curious About
Tick-Tock! Measuring Time
Gina Shaw
Discover how humans have tracked the passing hours throughout history using everything from ancient calendars to modern
Ages 6–9
Speedway #5
The World's Fastest Stock Cars
Jeff Savage
Step onto the track to see how stock cars are built for extreme speed and what keeps professional drivers safe at the fi
Ages 7–12
First Step Nonfiction: Forces and Motion
Forces
Abbie Dunne
Vibrant photos and clear text explain how pushes and pulls work, showing the science behind every movement in our world.
Ages 5–8
Cool Rides
Famous Cars
Melissa Abramovitz
Shiny chrome and roaring engines take center stage. Colorful photos and simple facts introduce nine of the most iconic v
Ages 5–8
Usborne First Picture Books #3
First Picture Trucks
Felicity Brooks, Emma Helbrough
Bright scenes of dump trucks, fire engines, and desert rescue vehicles show exactly how these massive machines get their
Ages 1–4
What Am I? #1
Tractor
Charlie Gardner
From the roar of the engine to the grip of the giant tires, see exactly how every part of a tractor works to get the hea
Ages 0–3
Usborne Picture World History
The Usborne Book of World History
Anne Millard
Glimpse the rise and fall of global civilizations from the very first settlements to the dawn of the 20th century throug
Ages 8–12
Mighty Ships
Mine Hunting Ships
Melissa Abramovitz
Uncover the history and heavy-duty tech behind the specialized vessels designed to hunt down and neutralize dangerous un
Ages 8–12
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