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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
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8–11 yrs
822 books
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Science Comics #9
Rockets: Defying Gravity
Anne Drozd, Jerzy Drozd
Newton's laws come to life in this 2,000-year history of rocket science, from early inventions to the technology of the
Ages 9–12
DK Super Readers
A Day in the Life of a Builder
Paige Towler
Follow a builder through a busy work day to see exactly how a house is constructed, from the first scoop of dirt to the
Ages 5–7
The Extraordinary Mr. Qwerty
Karla Strambini
Norman Qwerty hides his strange inventions under his hat, worried they are too odd. Witness what happens when his extrao
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
58 books
How to Catch #8
How to Catch a Dinosaur
Adam Wallace
Setting traps and using clever gadgets is the only way to catch a prehistoric pal and prove that dinosaurs are still hid
Ages 4–10
Karl's New Beak: 3-D Printing Builds a Bird a Better Life
Lela Nargi
When a ground hornbill at the National Zoo breaks his bill, scientists use a 3-D printer and an old skeleton to build hi
Ages 5–9
Vincent Shadow #1
The Unusual Mind of Vincent Shadow
Tim Kehoe
Vincent Shadow hides a secret attic lab full of brilliant toy prototypes, waiting for the one chance to turn his wild sk
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
Awesome Heroes
Rosie Peet
Emmet, Lucy, and Batman return for new missions. Simple words and LEGO Movie 2 minifigures help new readers build skills
Ages 5–7
The Ark
Arthur Geisert
Intricate etchings provide a detailed, window-like look into the daily realities and engineering marvels of life inside
Ages 4–10
Fearless
Elvira Woodruff
In 1600s England, young Digory becomes an apprentice to a brilliant inventor building a lighthouse on the same reef that
Ages 8–12
The 12 Sleighs of Christmas
Sherri Duskey Rinker
Santa's sleigh is a total wreck, prompting the elves to build wild new versions based on motorcycles, big rigs, and zepp
Ages 3–6
The Top Job
Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Climb all the way to the top of the Empire State Building to see how one dad performs the incredible task of changing th
Ages 4–8
DK Readers
Women in Science
Jen Green
Mathematical geniuses and engineering pioneers take center stage in these stories of women whose incredible scientific i
Ages 7–11
Harley Hitch #3
Harley Hitch and the Fossil Mystery
Vashti Hardy
Determined to prove her fossil find is a real dinosaur, Harley builds a time machine that accidentally unleashes prehist
Ages 7–9
LEGO Ninjago #3
From Ghosts to Pirates
Greg Farshtey
The ninja must escape prison and battle a legion of sky pirates and ghosts to save their world in these high-energy grap
Ages 6–10
Who Built the Pyramid?
Meredith Hooper
King Senwosret needs a tomb, but he cannot build it alone. Follow the journey of an ancient wonder through the hands of
Ages 5–9
School Days #1
School Picture Day
Lynn Plourde
Josephina's tinkering causes total chaos during school portraits, but her mechanical skills are the only thing that can
Ages 5–8
Floors #3
The Field of Wacky Inventions
Patrick Carman
The entire top floor of the Whippet Hotel has been hoisted into the sky, forcing Leo and Remi to solve a high-stakes puz
Ages 8–12
Randy Riley's Really Big Hit
Chris Van Dusen
Randy Riley is a total whiz at science but a disaster at baseball. When a giant fireball threatens the town, he must use
Ages 4–8
Real Size Science
Simple Machines
Rebecca Rissman
Real-size photographs show exactly how levers, ramps, and pulleys work, letting you see the true scale and power of the
Ages 4–7
Adventures in STEAM
Vehicles
Georgia Amson-Bradshaw
Engineering marvels have evolved from 10,000-year-old dugout canoes to modern driverless cars in this look at how we tra
Ages 8–12
Castle: Medieval Days and Knights
Kyle Olmon
Satisfy a child's fascination with knights and fortresses through breath-taking pop-ups that bring the intricate details
Ages 6–12
Grace Builds an Almost-Perfect Dog
Curtis Manley
Grace decides to code her own robot dog named Kit, but she soon learns that a perfectly programmed pet might be missing
Ages 4–8
Big Jobs for Little Babies #1
Who's Building?
Katrina Moore
For the curious toddler captivated by every passing truck or construction site, this rhythmic read-aloud turns a busy da
Ages 2–5
Magic Tree House #32
To the Future, Ben Franklin!
Mary Pope Osborne
For the child who loves asking 'how things work' and wonders about the people who shaped our world through curiosity and
Ages 7–10
