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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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(1383)
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(80)
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(23)
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(10)
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3–5
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Sal Boat
Thyra Heder
Sal pours his heart into building a grand boat, but he soon realizes that launching a dream requires the helping hands o
Ages 4–8
Bloodlines
Damage Control
M. Zachary Sherman
After a cargo plane crashes in the mountains, Corporal Tony Donovan must scavenge parts from wrecked Jeeps to build a ge
Ages 9–14
Carpenter's Helper
Sybil Rosen
For the child learning that some of the best things in life require waiting and a gentle touch. A quiet lesson in respec
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
58 books
The 8th Continent #2
Born to Be Wild
Matt London
Rick and Evie’s family must race a greedy developer to build schools and hospitals on a new continent to prove it is a p
Ages 8–12
Knee-high Norman
Laurence Anholt
Fee, Fi, Fo, and Fum can build massive castles, but they are nothing without the brilliant architectural designs of thei
Ages 4–8
LEGO DC Super Heroes
Amazing Battles!
Rosie Peet
DC Comics' most notorious villains are plotting evil schemes, but the Super Heroes are ready to leap into action in thes
Ages 5–7
The Invention Hunters #2
Invention Hunters Discover How Electricity Works
Korwin Briggs
A group of silly scientists lands in a backyard and mistakes household items for treasures while learning exactly how el
Ages 7–10
The Tech Behind
Self-Driving Cars
Matt Chandler
Computer systems and smart sensors are replacing drivers. See how today’s cars steer, brake, and navigate the world all
Ages 8–12
Sweet Blackberry #2
Saving the Day: Garrett Morgan's Life-Changing Invention of the Traffic Signal
Karyn Parsons
Garrett Morgan used his brilliant mind to solve the chaos of the streets by inventing the very first automatic three-way
Ages 4–8
The World's Fastest
The World's Fastest Cars
Nick Cook
High-speed engineering takes center stage in this look at the specifications of dragsters, Indy 500 racers, and even a s
Ages 7–12
Grounded
Todd Domke
A determined group of eleven-year-olds turns to the stage, putting on a school play to fund their dream of building a re
Ages 9–12
Cranky and Friends #1
Cranky
Phuc Tran
For the child who feels overwhelmed by a noisy world or a rough day, this story of a literal crane shows how a good frie
Ages 4–8
Construction Zone
Cheryl Willis Hudson
Hard hats are required for this virtual tour of a bustling site where thousands of machines and millions of bolts piece
Ages 4–8
Ballpark: The Story of America's Baseball Fields
Lynn Curlee
Grand architectural designs and dusty diamonds tell the evolving story of the American pastime through the iconic stadiu
Ages 8–12
Edge Books: Space Science
Moon Base and Beyond: The Lunar Gateway to Deep Space
Alicia Z. Klepeis
For the future astronaut captivated by the night sky: explore how scientists plan to build a home on the moon and a gate
Ages 8–12
Get To Work, Trucks!
Don Carter
Eight powerful machines roar to life for a busy day of lifting, digging, and building at the construction site.
Ages 2–5
Mechanica #2
Venturess
Betsy Cornwell
For the teenager grappling with their family history and who they are meant to be. This steampunk journey explores findi
Ages 12–18
Brilliant Calculator, The: How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America
Jan Lower
Edith Clarke defied the expectations of the early 20th century to become the first female electrical engineer, using mat
Ages 4–9
Mr. Pei's Perfect Shapes: The Story of Architect I. M. Pei
Julie Leung
I. M. Pei uses geometric shapes and natural light to turn his bold visions into some of the most famous structures in th
Ages 4–8
The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan
Joan DiCicco
Learn how the son of freed slaves used his passion for fixing things to invent a life-saving safety hood for firefighter
Ages 6–9
Inspired by Animals #2
Built by Animals
Christiane Dorion
Bees use geometry for strength while termites invent natural air conditioning in this look at the brilliant engineers of
Ages 7–11
Fantastic Feats and Failures
Val Wyatt
Look inside twenty famous structures to see the specific engineering choices that determined whether they would stand ta
Ages 8–12
Think Shapes
Think Squares!
Karen S. Robbins
Bright colors and interactive panels turn simple squares into a playful game of hide-and-seek for the youngest builders.
Ages 1–4
The Railway Series #10
Four Little Engines
Rev. W. Awdry
Steam and diesel engines work together on the Island of Sodor in these classic tales that have followed the North Wester
Ages 3–8
