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Construction Chapter Books

Construction in chapter books means real engineering. How bridges are built, how tunnels are dug, the math and physics behind the machines. These 603 books go deeper than the dirt.

603 books

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Lynn Curlee's Wonders of the World

For the curious child who marvels at how massive things are built, this exploration of Ancient Greece brings the Parthen

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You Choose: Industrial Revolution

Immigrants Who Built an Empire

Jessica Gunderson

For the child curious about how the world around them was built and the courageous people who left everything behind to

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Usborne World History

Houses and Homes

For the curious child wondering how people live in different lands and times: an illustrated journey through world archi

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Robert Crowther Pop-Up Books

Amazing Pop-up Trucks

Robert Crowther

For the budding engineer fascinated by every garbage truck and bulldozer on the street, this interactive book brings the

Ages 4–8

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The Questioneers Chapter Books #3

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

For the young architect or aspiring detective who thrives on solving tricky puzzles with friends, this book celebrates i

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Let's Build a Playground

Michael J. Rosen

For children who want to see the tangible results of teamwork and discover how their own big ideas can transform a neigh

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Chez Pitchall, Christiane Gunzi

For the child curious about how the world's biggest tools work, explore towering cranes and mighty excavators in this ex

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Usborne Explainers

How Things Are Made

Felicity Brooks

For the curious child who asks how everything works: this guide explains the fascinating journeys of everyday items from

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Who's on Mount Rushmore?

For the curious student interested in how giant things are made, this illustrated guide explores the monumental task of

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Garbage Crew to the Rescue!

Sherri Duskey Rinker

For the child who loves trucks and helping others, this story shows how a dedicated garbage crew tackles unexpected chal

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Dog on a Digger

Kate Prendergast

While riding along on a big excavator, a loyal dog spots a puppy in trouble and uses his cleverness and the heavy machin

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For the curious toddler captivated by every construction site, this tactile board book invites little hands to explore t

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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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The Science of Fairy Tales

A Huff-and-Puff Proof House and the Science of the Three Little Pigs

For the curious builder who wonders why some houses stand tall while others fall: this STEM-focused retelling explains t

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Amelia Bedelia I Can Read! #10

Amelia Bedelia Under Construction

When Amelia Bedelia takes care of the Hardy family's house, her literal-minded approach to instructions leads to a very

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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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Engineering Wonders

The Golden Gate Bridge

Rebecca Stanborough

Uncover the massive engineering effort and historical secrets behind the construction of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge.

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A Girl Can Build Anything

e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, Pat Zietlow Miller

For the girl who loves to tinker and create, this book celebrates the power of big ideas, from building birdhouses to co

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Four toddlers quickly lose interest in their new toys when they realize the cardboard boxes offer much more exciting pos

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The Swiss Family Robinson

Johann David Wyss

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this classic story celebrates a family's incredible resilience and ingenuit

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Incredible Stadiums

Justin Eisinger

For the curious child who marvels at massive structures and wants to know how the world's greatest arenas are designed,

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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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Everything You Need for a Treehouse

Gather your twine, timber, and imagination to build a secret sanctuary high among the branches where only your wildest d

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Puffin Picture Books #16

Village and Town

For the curious child who wonders why buildings look the way they do and how our ancestors built their homes, from caves

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