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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
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition
Margot Lee Shetterly
Four brilliant African American mathematicians use their intellect to overcome segregation and help NASA win the Space R
Ages 8–12
LEGO Legends of Chima #2
Tribes of Chima
Ruth Amos
Meet the fierce animal tribes of Chima and learn about the powerful weapons used by rivals Lennox the Lion and Cragger t
Ages 5–7
The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin
Cheryl Harness
Flying a kite in a thunderstorm was just one of many ways this famous printer and inventor used his curiosity to change
Ages 7–10
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62 books
Climate Warriors
Laura Gehl
Fourteen different specialists, from food scientists to economists, are using unexpected and brilliant methods to solve
Ages 8–12
The Story of Electricity
George Leon
For the curious learner who wonders how the world powers up. This guide traces the history of electricity and offers saf
Ages 8–12
What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?
Jean Fritz
For the child who is always asking 'Why?' and loves to tinker with things, this playful look at Ben Franklin celebrates
Ages 7–10
Buzz Aldrin's Space Books #1
Reaching for the Moon
Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin shares his journey from a determined ten-year-old on a bicycle to a pioneering astronaut making the very fir
Ages 6–10
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
Barbara Kerley
Step back to 1854 to see how artist Waterhouse Hawkins used the era's cutting-edge science to build the very first life-
Ages 6–10
Maddox and the Magical Hat
Kate David
Venture into a retro-futuristic world of steam-powered machinery where a special hat unlocks the wonders of an alternati
Ages 3–7
How to Explain to a Grown-Up #2
How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up
Ruth Spiro
For the curious child who wants to understand how gadgets work and show off their big brain to the adults in the room.
Ages 3–7
STEM Icons
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History
Moni Singh
For students who want to see themselves in the world of science and innovation, this book celebrates the brilliance and
Ages 8–14
Who Built the First Human Civilization? Ancient Mesopotamia
Baby Professor
Ancient Mesopotamia comes to life through theories of a lost civilization that shared advanced knowledge with the earlie
Ages 7–12
Forces and Movement (Push, Pull, Fast, Slow and More)
Baby Professor
For the curious preschooler who wonders why balls roll and blocks fall. This simple guide uses clear visuals to introduc
Ages 3–6
Landmark Books
The Story of Thomas Alva Edison
Margaret Cousins
Thomas Edison's journey from failure to success reveals the inner workings of his greatest inventions, like the light bu
Ages 8–12
DK Readers: The LEGO Movie #1
Calling All Master Builders!
David Fentiman
An ordinary Lego minifigure is thrust into a galactic quest to stop a tyrant from using permanent glue to freeze the ent
Ages 4–6
Naming Liberty
Jane Yolen
As a Jewish family flees Russia for a new life, their arrival in New York coincides with the building of a grand monumen
Ages 6–10
Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse!
George Mendoza
For the child who loves to build and imagine: explore breathtaking, detailed dream homes designed for everything from a
Ages 4–8
The 7 Great Cities of Ancient Mesopotamia
Baby Professor
Cyrus the Great rises from Persis to topple empires and forge a massive territory stretching across West and Central Asi
Ages 6–10
Mickey Mouse and His Spaceship
Jane Werner
For the child who loves to tinker and build, this classic tale celebrates the big dreams of a little mouse building his
Ages 2–5
Salty Dog
Gloria Rand
For the child who loves to watch how things are made and dreams of big adventures. This story celebrates the bond betwee
Ages 4–8
Making Cents
Elizabeth Keeler Robinson
A single penny starts a big project as five neighborhood friends learn to earn, save, and count money to build their ver
Ages 4–8
Parks
Marc Majewski
For the child who loves to explore the outdoors, this book shows how one person's vision turned concrete jungles into gr
Ages 4–8
Muslim Contributions
Baby Professor
For the curious learner who loves to know how things work, this guide explores the incredible scientific and mathematica
Ages 5–9
The Twenty-One Balloons
William Pene du Bois
A retired teacher’s peaceful balloon voyage takes a wild turn when he crashes onto a secret volcanic island filled with
Ages 8–12
