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Building & Engineering

Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

2,758 books about building & engineering

0–3 yrs551 books

4–7 yrs1299 books

8–11 yrs857 books

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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A crew traveling through deep space repairs crumbling structures while Mia reflects on a mysterious past love from her b

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How To Experiments #2

How to Build a Tornado in a Bottle

A swirling vortex forms right in your hands using full-color photos and simple instructions that explain the science beh

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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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12–18 yrs

62 books

Military Vehicles

U.S. Military Warships

Barbara Alpert

For the child captivated by massive machines and ocean exploration, this guide introduces the powerful ships that naviga

Ages 7–10

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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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National Geographic Photobiographies

Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell

Tom L. Matthews

Personal quotes and photographs follow Alexander Graham Bell from his Scottish childhood through a lifetime of inventing

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The Books of Ember #1

The City of Ember

The great lamps lighting an underground refuge are starting to flicker, leaving two friends in a race to decode an ancie

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The Timekeepers #3

For the child who loves asking how things work and marvels at the sparks of a scientific breakthrough. A fast-paced dive

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For the curious learner who wonders why some things stick together and others don't, this comic-style guide explains the

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Let Liberty Rise! How America's Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty

For the child who wonders if one person (or one penny) can truly make a difference in the world.

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Molly on the Moon

Mary Robinette Kowal

For the child who has to choose which favorite toys to keep before a big move. A scientifically grounded look at adaptin

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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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Monster Science #1

Zombies and Electricity

For the science-curious reader who loves a good thrill, this graphic novel makes learning about circuits and currents vi

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Over the Edge Flying with the Arctic Heroes

K. C. Tessendorf

For the child fascinated by extreme grit and early engineering, this history of Arctic aviation explores the daring (and

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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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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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What Will These Hands Make?

For the curious child who loves to tinker and build, this beautifully illustrated book explores how our hands can create

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Murderous Maths #7

All Shapes and Sizes

Kjartan Poskitt

For the student who finds math textbooks dry, this hilarious guide uses comics and wit to make geometry and measurements

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Welcome Books: American Symbols

The Statue of Liberty

Lloyd G. Douglas

For the early learner curious about American landmarks, this simple guide uses real photos to introduce the Statue of Li

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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

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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For the toddler discovering the magic of their own imagination, this colorful board book celebrates the simple joys of a

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Dark Island Trilogy, Part 1

Ninjago faces a threat that could destroy everything, forcing heroes to unite in an epic battle between seasons.