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Building & Engineering
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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Chapter Books
(1383)
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(107)
Early Readers
(80)
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(63)
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(36)
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(23)
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(10)
Age
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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LEGO Star Wars
The Rise of Skywalker
Ruth Amos
For the young Star Wars fan who is ready to tackle their first real book while exploring a galaxy of heroes and villains
Ages 5–7
Usborne Young Reading
Leonardo da Vinci
Rosie Dickins
Leonardo da Vinci used his immense curiosity to master everything from painting and engineering to scientific inventions
Ages 7–10
Core Concepts
Hard Hat Zone
Theo Baker
For the child who stops to watch every bulldozer and crane they pass, this guide brings the excitement of a real city co
Ages 4–7
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation
Martin W. Sandler
For the child fascinated by how things are built, this immersive history explores the grit and teamwork required to achi
Ages 10–14
The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place
E. L. Konigsburg
Exiled to summer camp, Margaret Rose Kane finds refuge with her uncles and joins a fierce battle to save their towers ma
Ages 10–14
Levers to the Rescue
Sharon Thales
For the curious child who wants to know how things work, this guide reveals the secret power of levers in our everyday w
Ages 5–8
Clara and Clem #1
Clara and Clem Take a Ride
Ethan Long
Building a car from simple blocks sparks an incredible journey over mountains and through the sky as two friends follow
Ages 3–6
Passport to Reading Level 1
Wendy Saves the Day!
Elizabeth Milton
Saffi’s dream treehouse is almost impossible to build, but Wendy steps in to show that the right skills and teamwork can
Ages 3–6
LEGO Star Wars
Fall of the Jedi
Elizabeth Dowsett
Step into Grand Master Yoda's world to witness the final, turbulent years of the Jedi Order and the shifting balance of
Ages 6–9
My Australian Story #21
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Vashti Farrer
For the child curious about how people survive hard times, this diary-style novel captures the grit of the Great Depress
Ages 9–13
Pull Ahead Books: Mighty Movers #1
Aircraft Carriers
Matt Doeden
For the child who is fascinated by massive machines and how they work. This introductory guide explores the incredible w
Ages 6–9
The Good, the Bad, and the Yellow
Trey King
For the early reader who loves action, this LEGO Batman adventure helps kids build reading confidence while exploring ho
Ages 4–8
Peg + Cat #11
Peg Up a Tree
Billy Aronson
Peg is stuck high in a tree with her yo-yo, and it will take some vertical and horizontal thinking from Ramone and Cat t
Ages 4–8
The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado River
Simon Boughton
Witness the massive engineering feat of the Hoover Dam alongside the stories of the workers who built it and the environ
Ages 10–14
Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled from Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars
Jonathan Roth
For the curious child who wonders how everyday things are made: follow the journey of a humble piece of cloth from a bic
Ages 4–9
Mick and the Motorbike
Michel Aimé Baudouy
For the child who loves to see how things work and dreams of the freedom that comes with mastering a machine and winning
Ages 9–12
The Young Scientist
Jets, Spaceflight, Electricity
Mark Hewish, Philip Chapman
For the curious child who constantly asks how things work, this classic guide uses clear diagrams to demystify the power
Ages 8–12
Where Is?
Where Is the Taj Mahal?
Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler
Rising from the city of Agra in white marble, this ivory mausoleum holds a rich history of architectural mastery and anc
Ages 8–12
Louisville Slugger
Jan Arnow
Step inside a factory in Kentucky to see the step-by-step process of how blocks of wood are transformed into world-famou
Ages 8–12
Passport to Reading
Can We Build It? Yes, We Can!
Emily Sollinger
For the little builder who loves heavy machinery and needs to see how working together can solve even the trickiest prob
Ages 2–5
Cool Rides
Electric Race Cars, Superbikes, and More
Tammy Gagne
For the young gearhead who loves fast cars and wants to know how technology can help the planet. Explore the exciting wo
Ages 7–11
The LEGO Ninjago Movie
The Essential Guide
Julia March
For the young movie fan who is just starting to read on their own. This guide uses a favorite film to turn screen time e
Ages 5–7
LEGO Legends of Chima #1
Attack of the Crocodiles
Greg Farshtey
A thousand years of peace end when the Crocodiles attack the Lions for control of the CHI. Join Laval and Cragger in an
Ages 6–9
How Nearly Everything Was Invented by the Brainwaves
Jilly MacLeod
For the child who constantly asks how things work, this busy guide uses tiny characters to explain the history of human
Ages 8–12
