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Building & Engineering
Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,658 books about building & engineering
0–3 yrs
538 books
4–7 yrs
1260 books
8–11 yrs
822 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(1383)
Graphic Novels
(107)
Early Readers
(80)
Picture Books
(63)
Young Adult
(36)
Middle Grade
(23)
Poetry
(10)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Signature Lives
Tycho Brahe: Pioneer of Astronomy
Don Nardo
For the student who wonders how we mapped the stars before telescopes, this biography explores the brilliant mind and ec
Ages 10–15
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Flying
Lesley Sims
From early balloons and helicopters to the first space missions, follow the history of how humans conquered the skies an
Ages 6–9
Waylon! #1
One Awesome Thing
Sara Pennypacker
Eight-year-old Waylon uses his scientific mind to process changing friendships at school and the mystery of his older si
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
58 books
World's Fastest Motorcycles
Ashley P. Watson Norris
For the child who is obsessed with speed and how things work, this high-energy guide explores the engineering and power
Ages 8–11
The Einsteins of Vista Point
Ben Guterson
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of 'what if' and 'if only' after losing a sibling, this story offers a pat
Ages 8–12
The Lock-Eater
Zack Loran Clark
For the child searching for where they belong, this clockwork adventure follows a girl discovering her own hidden streng
Ages 8–12
Who HQ
Who Was Galileo?
Patricia Brennan Demuth
The father of modern science turns the universe upside down with a homemade telescope and a sun-centered theory that cha
Ages 8–12
The Accelerati Trilogy #1
Tesla's Attic
Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman
For the child adjusting to a new home who loves to tinker, explore, and uncover hidden secrets in the most ordinary plac
Ages 8–13
Our Library
Eve Bunting
When their favorite place to borrow books is threatened, a determined raccoon and his animal friends team up to save the
Ages 4–8
Robotics for Kids
Animal Robots
Erika L. Shores, Gail Saunders-Smith
For the curious child who loves both wildlife and technology, this book explores the amazing ways engineers build robots
Ages 6–9
Robots
Robot Competitions
Christopher Forest
For the student who loves to build and tinker, this guide dives into the high-stakes world of robot battles and engineer
Ages 8–12
The 290
Scott O'Dell
A young shipyard apprentice trades his tools for a life of danger aboard a Confederate ship hunting Union vessels across
Ages 10–14
Utterly Amazing
Utterly Amazing Earth
Dougal Jerram
Volcanoes erupt and the water cycle flows through interactive pop-ups and pull-tabs that reveal the incredible mechanics
Ages 7–11
The Children's Book of the Future
Lavie Tidhar
For the curious child who wonders what life will look like in 50 years. This visual guide uses science and imagination t
Ages 7–11
Awesome Forces of Nature
Shattering Earthquakes
Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury
For the curious child who wants to understand why the ground shakes, this guide uses science and history to explain the
Ages 8–12
The Toothpaste Millionaire
Jean Merrill
A quest to save money on basic supplies turns into a backyard business empire when Rufus decides to manufacture a gallon
Ages 8–12
Jonah Winter's Picture Book Biographies
Steel Town
Jonah Winter
The big furnace roars and the mill never sleeps in this atmospheric world where freight trains roll through the constant
Ages 4–8
Maker Comics #1
Build a Robot!
Colleen AF Venable
A helpful robot named Toaster leads the way through comic-style steps to help you assemble six of your very own mechanic
Ages 9–12
Turning Point Inventions
The Lightbulb
Joseph E. Wallace
For the child who asks how everything works, this history of the lightbulb illuminates the grit and experimentation requ
Ages 8–12
Formula One Cars
A. R. Schaefer
For the child captivated by roaring engines and lightning-fast technology. This accessible guide explores the high-speed
Ages 8–12
Wonder Women of Science: Twelve Geniuses Who Are Currently Rocking Science, Technology, and the World
Tiera Fletcher, Ginger Rue
For the girl who loves to ask how things work, these real-life stories of modern trailblazers show that scientific succe
Ages 9–12
Max Disaster #2
Alien Eraser Unravels the Mystery of the Pyramids
Marissa Moss
For the curious child who loves to ask how things are made, this funny mystery uses an alien perspective to explore the
Ages 6–9
The Complete Saga
Jason Fry
For the child who loves building and gaming, this guide helps them master the LEGO Star Wars universe while connecting w
Ages 6–10
Sesame Street: Brand New Readers #4
Here Comes Super Grover!
Sesame Workshop
For the early learner exploring how things work. Join Super Grover as he uses simple machines like wheels and levers to
Ages 4–7
