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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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Elon Musk
Anna Crowley Redding
A sleek electric sports car with a mannequin driver orbits the sun, marking a historic moment as the first production ca
Ages 8–12
The Turtle Ship
Helena Ku Rhee
For the child who feels small or overlooked, this story shows how quiet observation and a creative spark can lead to leg
Ages 4–8
Papa's Mechanical Fish
Candace Fleming
For the child who asks "why?" and sees a world of possibilities in every everyday object, celebrating the joy of tinkeri
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Jan Greenberg & Sandra Jordan Art Biographies
Frank O. Gehry: Outside In
Jan Greenberg, Sandra Jordan
Discover how a son of immigrants transformed the world of architecture by using geometry and measurement to turn unusual
Ages 10–14
Buzz Aldrin's Space Books #2
Look to the Stars
Buzz Aldrin
You can trace the history of the space race and the Apollo missions through the eyes of Buzz Aldrin, from early rocket l
Ages 6–10
Gail Gibbons Informational Books
Trains
Gail Gibbons
For the child who stops to watch every freight car go by: explore the mechanics, history, and different types of locomot
Ages 4–8
The Two Major Cities of the Inca Empire: Cuzco and Machu Picchu
Baby Professor
For curious kids who love exploring the past, this photo-rich guide introduces the incredible stone cities and mountain
Ages 6–10
Home
Isabelle Simler
For the child who marvels at the world's hidden architecture. Discover how animals use nature's materials to craft cozy,
Ages 4–8
Big Shiny Moon! What's in a Spaceship
Baby Professor
For the curious toddler who points at the night sky and wants to know exactly how astronauts get to that big, shiny moon
Ages 2–6
The Sacred Throne #1
The Armored Saint
Myke Cole
When a magic-hunting Order threatens her village, Heloise must decide if she will stay silent or risk everything to stan
Ages 14–18
Goofs & Piggies
R.J. MacLean
A devious coyote orders absurd gadgets to catch a speedy bird, only to have every complex scheme comically explode in a
Ages 4–10
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Mesopotamia
Baby Professor
Alchemists across history hunt for the elixir of life, a legendary potion rumored to cure all diseases and grant the dri
Ages 6–9
William Shakespeare and the Globe
Aliki
For the child who loves to put on a show or build worlds from their imagination, this book brings the history of the the
Ages 7–12
Building an Orchestra of Hope
Carmen Oliver
For the child who needs to see how creativity and perseverance can transform a community's challenges into a beautiful s
Ages 5–9
The Unfortunate Launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger
Baby Professor
For the curious middle-grade student processing the reality of historical tragedies, this guide explains the Challenger
Ages 8–12
Starting from the Back of the Grid
Starting from the Back of the Grid
Ian Henley, Kris Henley
For the child who needs to know that where you start doesn't define where you finish, especially when facing tough compe
Ages 8–13
How Tall, How Short, How Far Away
David A. Adler
For the curious child who wonders how we started measuring the world around us. This guide explores the history of measu
Ages 6–10
Jupiter #1
Higher Education
Charles Sheffield, Jerry Pournelle
After a school prank goes wrong, Rick Luban trades the classroom for the stars, undergoing intense training for a danger
Ages 12–18
Sound and Light Experiments for Hands-on Learning
Baby Professor
For the curious child who wonders how shadows work or why things echo, this guide provides hands-on ways to explore the
Ages 6–10
Escape the Medieval Castle
Stella A. Caldwell
For the curious learner who loves puzzles and wants to feel like they are stepping back in time to live as a medieval kn
Ages 8–12
Smart Kids: For Kids
Thomas Jefferson for Kids
Esmond Cooper
For the curious student discovering how one person's ideas and inventions can shape an entire nation's history.
Ages 7–11
Mahalia Mouse Goes to College
John Lithgow
For the child who feels small in a big world but has a huge appetite for learning and discovery.
Ages 4–8
Go! Go! Go! Stop!
Charise Mericle Harper
Jean Louise Finch returns to her Alabama hometown in the mid-1950s to confront personal and political tensions in this e
Ages 2–5
Sun, Heat and the Energy for Life
Baby Professor
Mirrors and receivers work together to capture the sun's intense heat for cooking, cleaning water, and generating electr
Ages 4–8
