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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1383)
Graphic Novels
(107)
Early Readers
(80)
Picture Books
(63)
Young Adult
(36)
Middle Grade
(23)
Poetry
(10)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
How We Work #1
A Carpenter
Douglas Florian
Hammering, measuring, and building fill the day in this look at the tools and tasks involved in a carpenter's work.
Ages 3–7
Become a Junior Inventor
Nikhil Gumbhir
For the curious child who is always taking things apart to see how they work. This guide transforms everyday objects int
Ages 8–12
Usborne Cutaways
The Usborne Book of Cutaways
Clive Gifford, Christopher Maynard
For the child who constantly asks how things work, this visual guide reveals the hidden inner layers of massive ships, s
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Fever Crumb #2
A Web of Air
Philip Reeve
In a crater city where buildings climb cliffs on rails, engineer Fever Crumb must help a recluse build a flying machine
Ages 12–18
Famous Inventors #1
Thomas Edison
Greg Linder
Thomas Edison held 1,093 patents for world-changing ideas like the light bulb and the motion picture camera during his i
Ages 5–8
Many Voices Building Erie, The Canal That Changed America
Laurie Lawlor
For the curious child who asks how the world was built, this deep dive explores the ambition, engineering, and human cos
Ages 9–13
Sven's Bridge
Anita Lobel
A peaceful village falls into chaos after a hot-tempered king destroys the local bridge, changing life for Sven and his
Ages 4–8
The Castles of Equestria
Matthew Reinhart
Five intricate pop-up structures bring the majestic castles of Canterlot and the Crystal Empire to life for a 3D tour of
Ages 5–12
Carly's Angels #1
Swamp Sting!
B. A. Hoena
For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems: Buzz Beaker uses his clever inventions to face a swarm of mechanic
Ages 6–9
Through Time #4
A Port Through Time
Anne Millard
For the curious child who loves seeing how the world works, this visual journey reveals how a single landscape transform
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
What Is the International Space Station?
Dana Meachen Rau
Floating 250 miles above Earth, modules from fourteen countries join together to create a giant laboratory where astrona
Ages 8–12
Bionicle Super Chapter Books #2
Desert of Danger
Greg Farshtey
Exiled to a harsh desert world, Mata Nui must find new allies and survive dangerous creatures while searching for a way
Ages 6–9
The Awesome Guide
Cavan Scott
For the young fan who loves building and superheroes. This visual guide uses LEGO photography to introduce the character
Ages 6–10
The Gadget War
Betsy Duffey
For the child who feels threatened when someone else excels at their favorite hobby or talent.
Ages 7–10
Wile E. Coyote Physical Science Genius #1
Smash!: Wile E. Coyote Experiments with Simple Machines
Mark Weakland
For the child who loves cartoons but struggles with science homework, this book turns slapstick physics into a fun, clea
Ages 7–10
The Secret Explorers #3
The Secret Explorers and the Tomb Robbers
S.J. King
For the curious learner who loves solving puzzles and uncovering secrets. This action-filled story helps children see ho
Ages 7–9
DK Readers #1
Secrets of the Dark Side
Matt Jones
Perfect for the child who is fascinated by the 'bad guys' and wants to understand the difference between right and wrong
Ages 5–7
Puffin Explorers #16
Shadow in the Clouds
Douglas Botting
For the curious learner fascinated by engineering and history, this book examines the ambitious dreams and the tragic re
Ages 10–14
Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover
Markus Motum
The rover Curiosity narrates her own incredible journey across millions of miles of space to search for signs of life on
Ages 8–12
Usborne Starting Point History #4
Who Built the Pyramids?
Jane Chisholm, Struan Reid
For the curious child who wonders how massive monuments were built without modern tools. This guide explores the people
Ages 7–11
DK Blast Off!
Blast Off! Look Inside Spectacular Spacecraft
Ben Elcomb
Intricate cross-sections reveal the inner workings of twenty real-world spacecraft, from the International Space Station
Ages 7–12
Bob the Builder Early Readers
The Concrete Shake-Up
Lauren Forte
Scoop tries an experiment with the concrete for a new parking lot, but it takes Bob and the whole crew to fix the result
Ages 3–6
Engage Literacy
Make a Secret Playhouse
Anne Giulieri
For the child who loves creating their own world from everyday objects, this guide turns a simple cardboard box into a m
Ages 4–7
Robert Winston's Science
Utterly Amazing Science
Robert Winston
Force, motion, and light come to life through interactive pop-ups and pull-tabs that let you feel the physical laws of o
Ages 7–11
