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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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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
Biography for Kids
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
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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
David Carter Pop-Ups #3
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
Science of the Past
Science in Ancient Rome
Jacqueline L. Harris
Learn how ancient Roman engineers perfected the bridges, aqueducts, and roads that still influence how we design our mod
Ages 8–12
Coalwood #1
October Sky
Homer Hickam
In a small 1950s mining town, a boy inspired by the first satellites risks everything to build his own rockets and reach
Ages 12–18
Why Do Trains Stay on Track?
Baby Professor
For the curious child who asks 'how' and 'why' about every machine they see. This book uses real photos to explain the c
Ages 5–9
The Sand-Reckoner
Gillian Bradshaw
Archimedes uses the power of geometry and engineering to defend his home from a Roman invasion while grappling with love
Ages 12–18
Aztec Technology and Art
Baby Professor
For the curious child fascinated by how things are built and the stories behind ancient civilizations.
Ages 7–10
National Geographic: Exploring History
The Erie Canal
Martha E. Kendall
Bridges, locks, and labor come to life through period prints and funny stories detailing the construction of America's f
Ages 8–12
Simple Machines: Energy, Force and Motion
Baby Professor
For the curious child who wants to know how things work. This introductory guide uses clear visuals to demystify the bas
Ages 5–8
China and The Great Wall
Baby Professor
For the child curious about the wonders of the world and how humans build lasting monuments.
Ages 4–8
Anything Is Possible
Giulia Belloni
For the child who feels discouraged when a project doesn't go as planned. This sweet story shows how setbacks can lead t
Ages 4–8
Galimoto
Karen Lynn Williams
Kondi wanders through his Malawian village, gathering bits of scrap wire and old tallies to carefully craft a beautiful
Ages 4–8
The Prism Stone Adventures #2
The Lightening Path
Elsa Zeigler
Static crackles and lightning sparks from the ground as three siblings brave a massive electrical storm using real scien
Ages 5–8
