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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
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Amazing Scientists #3
The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague
Julia Finley Mosca
Raye Montague faced down sexism and inequality to become a pioneer in ship design, proving that a gifted mind for math c
Ages 5–10
Heinlein Juveniles #12
Have Space Suit—Will Travel
Robert A. Heinlein
Winning a used spacesuit in a soap jingle contest leads a determined teenager on an unexpected journey across the galaxy
Ages 12–18
Building
Elisha Cooper
For the child who stares in wonder at passing excavators and wants to know how a giant structure rises from a patch of d
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
58 books
The Stronghold
Mollie Hunter
Coll was injured in a Roman raid, but he spends years designing a revolutionary defense system that could finally save h
Ages 11–15
Rocket Science: A Beginner’s Guide to the Fundamentals of Spaceflight
Andrew Rader
For the curious child who stares at the stars and asks exactly how we get there, this engineer-penned guide explains the
Ages 6–10
Mouse Adventures #2
Armstrong
Torben Kuhlmann
A tiny mouse with a massive imagination builds his own spaceship to reach the moon, showing that even the smallest dream
Ages 5–10
The S.Q.U.I.D. Squad #5
Journey to the Ocean's End
Megan Miller
A post-Civil War society of weapons enthusiasts attempts the impossible: building an enormous space gun to launch three
Ages 10–18
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #19
Leonardo da Vinci
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
For the curious child who loves to tinker and create, this guide explores the life of the ultimate Renaissance man to in
Ages 7–10
All About
All About Future Cities
Anam Rasheed
Flying buses, smart homes, and rooftop gardens fill the urban landscapes of tomorrow where technology works to make the
Ages 6–10
Survival Stories #2
Survival in Space: The Apollo 13 Mission
David Long
For the child who needs to see that even the most impossible problems can be solved through calm thinking, grit, and a l
Ages 12–18
If I Built #2
If I Built a House
Chris Van Dusen
For the child who sees a blank room as a canvas for a racetrack or a giant slide. This book celebrates the boundless cre
Ages 3–8
Not a Box #3
Not-a-Box City
Antoinette Portis
For the child who turns every cardboard box into a masterpiece. Celebrate the boundless power of imagination as a simple
Ages 2–5
Pokémon: Alola Chapter Books #3
Adventure on Treasure Island
Jeanette Lane
For the early reader who loves solving puzzles and high-energy quests, this LEGO adventure builds confidence through a f
Ages 5–8
Andrew Learns #3
Andrew Learns about Architects
Tiffany Obeng
For the child who loves to build and create, this story follows young Andrew as he explores the fascinating world of arc
Ages 3–8
Library Mouse #5
Home Sweet Home
Daniel Kirk
With their library home under construction, Sam and Sarah move to the attic to build incredible shelters, from yurts to
Ages 4–8
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers #39
Benjamin Franklin
Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce
For the curious child wanting to know more about the real people behind the stories, this guide brings Benjamin Franklin
Ages 7–10
Children's Ancient History Books
Egyptian Pyramids!
Left Brain Kids
For the curious learner who is fascinated by ancient wonders. This guide explores the engineering marvels and historical
Ages 6–10
Handles
Jan Mark
Erica leaves her dull relatives behind to spend a summer in the Norfolk countryside, where she finds freedom in a local
Ages 10–14
Built to Last
David Macaulay
For the curious child who stares at construction sites and wonders how massive buildings stay up, this book reveals the
Ages 9–14
The Kite That Bridged Two Nations
Alexis O'Neill
For the child who needs to see that even a small person can solve a giant problem. This true story shows how a simple ki
Ages 6–10
How Science Saved the Eiffel Tower
Emma Bland Smith
Learn how Gustave Eiffel used clever experiments in weather and radio to prove his tower was too scientifically valuable
Ages 6–9
Dreaming Up: A Celebration of Building
Christy Hale
Watch how simple playtime creations with boxes and blocks transform into the world's most famous buildings through a ble
Ages 4–10
The Railway Series #19
Mountain Engines
Rev. W. Awdry
Steam and diesel engines navigate the tracks of the Island of Sodor in this long-running collection of adventures from t
Ages 3–7
The Twenty-One Balloons
William Pène du Bois
A professor’s quiet solo flight across the Pacific ends in a spectacular wreck and a wild story about twenty mysterious
Ages 8–12
