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Building & Engineering
Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,758 books about building & engineering
0–3 yrs
551 books
4–7 yrs
1299 books
8–11 yrs
857 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
David Macaulay's Illustrated Histories
Building the Book Cathedral
David Macaulay
Thirteenth-century stonecutters and craftsmen labor for generations to raise a massive Gothic cathedral from the ground
Ages 9–14
The Midnight Brigade
Adam Borba
For the child who feels invisible and struggles to speak up, even when they have a big secret to share or a family probl
Ages 8–12
Phineas L. MacGuire #1
Phineas L. MacGuire... Erupts!
Frances O'Roark Dowell
Science enthusiast Phineas sees his plans for the fourth-grade science fair go up in smoke until an unexpected partnersh
Ages 7–10
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12–18 yrs
62 books
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Trains
Jane Bingham
The evolution of travel unfolds through history, beginning with a tiny steam engine pulling a single wagon and growing i
Ages 6–9
Usborne Introduction
Electronics
Pam Beasant
For the curious child who loves to take things apart, this classic guide turns complex circuits into a hands-on adventur
Ages 9–13
Get Lost, Little Brother
Carole S. Adler
Todd and his friend Louie ignore the older brothers who scoff at their plans and set out to build a fort on a river sand
Ages 8–12
Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter
Marcus Sedgwick
Equipped with clever gadgets and grit, Scarlett Hart hunts down a sudden surge of monsters while battling her family’s g
Ages 8–12
Science Comics #16
Robots and Drones: Past, Present, and Future
Mairghread Scott
For the child who constantly asks how things work, this graphic guide explores the history of robots, from ancient mecha
Ages 9–12
Scooby-Doo Science Adventures
Yikes! The Mystery of Energy!
Ailynn Collins
For the child who asks how batteries work or why the sun feels warm, this mystery investigation turns scientific princip
Ages 8–11
AlphaBot
Vicky Fang
For the curious toddler who loves to build, take apart, and explore. This interactive split-page book turns alphabet lea
Ages 2–5
Santa Calls
William Joyce
Art Aimesworth and his sister embark on an unexpected Christmas adventure after receiving a mysterious summons from the
Ages 4–9
Space Colony
Joe Burleson
For the future engineer who loves seeing how things work. This vintage pop-up book transforms flat pages into a detailed
Ages 6–10
Orion and the Mission to Deep Space #2
Mars or Bust!
Ailynn Collins
For the child who loves to tinker and dream big, this story about a determined girl building a rocket shows that big goa
Ages 6–9
Wildlife Crossings: Protecting Animal Pathways Around the World
Catherine Barr
For the nature lover concerned about the environment, this book explores how clever engineering helps wild animals safel
Ages 7–10
Science Behind Sports
The Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports
Amanda Lanser
For the young athlete curious about why they float or how to swim faster, this guide dives into the physics of water spo
Ages 9–14
Max Axiom: STEM Adventures
The Remarkable World of Robots
Agnieszka Biskup
Super scientist Max Axiom takes a high-energy journey through the engineering and technology behind the robots that work
Ages 8–12
Puffin Picture Books #16
Village and Town
S. R. Badmin
For the curious child who wonders why buildings look the way they do and how our ancestors built their homes, from caves
Ages 7–11
Usborne Hotshots
Computers
Lisa Miles
For the curious child asking how a computer actually 'thinks.' This vintage guide uses detailed illustrations to explain
Ages 7–11
LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
From Ghosts to Pirates
Christian Hector, Greg Farshtey
For the child who thrives on action and needs a boost of confidence in their reading skills. This adventure proves that
Ages 6–9
Bill Nye's Great Big World
Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science
Bill Nye, Gregory Mone
For the curious middle grader who asks 'how?' and 'why?' about everything from atoms to galaxies. This high energy guide
Ages 8–12
Totally Tractors
Mak & Maui Publishing
For the vehicle-obsessed toddler or local farm visitor, this bright guide explores the big machines that plow, plant, an
Ages 2–6
What If You Met...
What If You Met a Pirate?
Jan Adkins
For the curious child who wants to look past the movies and discover the gritty, fascinating, and sometimes smelly truth
Ages 7–11
Planes and Helicopters
Clive Gifford
For the child who marvels at every engine in the sky. This beginner's guide explains the mechanics of flight and the his
Ages 5–8
Guitar Genius
Kim Tomsic
For the child who is always taking things apart to see how they work, this inspiring story shows how curiosity and tinke
Ages 5–10
