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Building & Engineering
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+
The Balancing Girl
Berniece Rabe
A determined first grader uses her impressive ability to balance objects on her crutches and wheelchair to plan a show-s
Ages 4–8
Past and Present
River Communities
Danielle Smith-Llera
For the curious child wondering why big cities are often built by water, this guide explores how rivers shaped human his
Ages 8–11
The History News
In Space
Michael Johnstone
Travel from the early theories of Copernicus to the first footsteps on the moon in this fast-paced history of space expl
Ages 7–12
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12–18 yrs
62 books
The Fire of Stars
Kirsten W. Larson
For the curious child who gazes at the night sky and wonders what stars are made of, this poetic biography follows a gir
Ages 5–9
Inventions That Changed the World
The Light Bulb
Chris Oxlade
For the curious child who wonders how the flip of a switch brightens a room, this book explores the perseverance and sci
Ages 7–11
Science Comics #17
Computers: How Digital Hardware Works
Perry E. Metzger
For the curious child who wonders what actually happens inside their favorite gadgets. This graphic guide demystifies th
Ages 9–13
The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur
Allan Wolf
For the child who is fascinated by 'what-ifs' and how things work, this tells the jaw-dropping true story of a lake that
Ages 9–13
Weather and Climate Geography Facts and Experiments
Barbara Taylor
For the child who wonders why it rains or how wind begins, this interactive guide explains the science of the skies thro
Ages 7–11
Wonder Readers: Discover Earth Science
Built From Stone
Layne deMarin
For the curious child who loves to stack blocks and build, this book explores how humans use solid stone to create lasti
Ages 5–8
The Green Glass Sea #2
White Sands, Red Menace
Ellen Klages
For the child grappling with what it means to belong, this story explores the tension between the family we are born int
Ages 10–14
Full Throttle
Monster Trucks
Jeff Savage
Huge tires and roaring engines take center stage as you learn exactly how monster trucks are built and what happens duri
Ages 6–10
Perspectives on Storm Disasters
Hurricane
Andrew Langley
Witness the immense power of Hurricane Sandy through the eyes of survivors and scientists, tracing the storm from its ph
Ages 8–12
Medical School for Kids
Firefighters for Kids
Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham
For the child who stops in their tracks whenever a siren blares and wants to know exactly how heroes in fire trucks save
Ages 3–7
Jed and the Junkyard War #2
Jed and the Junkyard Rebellion
Steven Bohls
For the child who feels like an outsider or is questioning their origins, this high-stakes adventure explores what it me
Ages 8–12
Rocket A Journey Through the Pages Book
Mike Vago
For the curious toddler fascinated by how things move and the wonders of outer space. This tactile experience lets littl
Ages 2–4
Who Was?
Who Is Temple Grandin?
Patricia Brennan Demuth
For the child who thinks in pictures or feels overwhelmed by a noisy world, this biography shows how being different can
Ages 8–12
The Book of Ore #2
Waybound
Cam Baity, Benny Zelkowicz
For the child grappling with big changes or the end of a long journey, this epic finale explores the courage needed to f
Ages 9–13
Mike Mulligan #1
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Virginia Lee Burton
Mike Mulligan and his trusty steam shovel Mary Anne prove they are still useful in a changing world by attempting to dig
Ages 4–8
Science Comics
Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared
Alison Wilgus
For the curious child who loves taking things apart to see how they work, this graphic novel turns the complex physics o
Ages 9–13
How Things Really Work #1
How Santa Really Works
Alan Snow
For the inquisitive child who wonders exactly how Santa gets everything done in one night, this humorous 'manual' reveal
Ages 4–10
Meltdown: Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Disaster in Fukushima
Deirdre Langeland
For the curious middle grader wanting to understand how science, nature, and human decisions collide during one of Japan
Ages 10–14
First Names #3
Ada Lovelace
Ben Jeapes
For the child who thinks creatively and loves to see how things work. Discover how a 19th-century girl blended logic and
Ages 8–12
