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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+
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
David Macaulay's Illustrated Histories
Pyramid
David Macaulay
Ancient engineering comes to life through detailed diagrams showing exactly how the great pyramids were leveled, squared
Ages 8–14
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12–18 yrs
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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
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
Kathryn Gibbs Davis
Inspired by a childhood water wheel in Nevada, George Ferris sets out to build a massive, engineering marvel for the Wor
Ages 4–8
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
Baby Professor
Highlights of the Industrial Revolution: From Beginning to End
Baby Professor
Vivid accounts of factory life, child labor, and the rapid growth of cities reveal the deep social shifts and challenges
Ages 7–10
The Story of Benjamin Franklin
Shannon Anderson
From flying kites in storms to helping build a new country, the life of an iconic American inventor unfolds through his
Ages 6–9
When Did Man First Go to Space? History of Space Explorations
Baby Professor
Imagine a giant elevator reaching from the equator all the way into the stars. Learn how these incredible tethers could
Ages 6–10
Baby Professor
Industrial Revolution
Baby Professor
The world shifts from hand-forged tools to massive steam-powered factories in this look at the inventions and industries
Ages 6–10
Lightship
Brian Floca
Fixed in one spot while other vessels sail by, a sturdy lightship anchors in treacherous waters to shine a warning light
Ages 4–8
Rain School
James Rumford
For the child learning about the value of education and hard work, even when things don't last. A moving look at how com
Ages 4–9
Code Like a Girl
Miriam Peskowitz
Master the magic of technology by building a computer, coding a digital fortune-teller, or creating a motion sensor to g
Ages 8–14
Here Lies the Librarian
Richard Peck
In 1914 Indiana, a girl running an auto shop joins forces with visiting library science students to revive a town librar
Ages 10–14
Tip Tip Dig Dig
Emma Garcia
For the toddler who stops at every construction site, this rhythmic read-aloud brings the roar and rumble of heavy machi
Ages 0–4
It's Okay to Feel My Feelings
Bibi Khan
For the child or student feeling the heavy weight of academic pressure and the need to fit into a rigid system. Helps re
Ages 12–18
600 Black Spots
David A. Carter
For the child who loves to tinker and explore, this sophisticated pop-up book turns counting into a mesmerizing game of
Ages 5–10
SeeMore Readers
Cool Cars
Seymour Simon
Look inside the world of high-speed travel, from the very first automobiles and the classic VW Beetle to the record-brea
Ages 6–10
Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #31
Tom Swift and His Repelatron Skyway
Victor Appleton II
High-flying inventions and scientific breakthroughs lead the way in this classic tale of technical genius and daring adv
Ages 8–12
How It Works
Toilet: How It Works
David Macaulay
Tracing the journey from the first flush to the water treatment plant, this guide reveals the hidden engineering of the
Ages 4–8
