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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
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
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Mighty Machines
Concrete Mixers
Linda D. Williams
For the budding engineer fascinated by the big trucks they see on the road. This photographic guide explains how concret
Ages 4–7
Scholastic Placebook
Shelter
Susan Canizares, Daniel Moreton
Real photographs reveal the many places people call home, from floating houseboats and clay huts to tall city apartments
Ages 3–6
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Cars
Jane Bingham
For the young engine enthusiast who is always asking how things work. This engaging history traces the evolution of cars
Ages 6–9
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12–18 yrs
58 books
The Usborne Young Scientist
Electricity
Phil Chapman
For the curious child who wonders how lightbulbs glow or why their hair stands up after sliding, this book offers hands-
Ages 6–10
See How They Go!
Diggers
Charlie Gardner
For the machine-obsessed child who wants to know exactly how big rigs work, this guide uses real-life photos to explore
Ages 5–7
The Inside-Outside Books #5
The Inside-Outside Book of Texas
Roxie Munro
For the curious child preparing for a trip or studying the Lone Star State. Explore the hidden interiors and grand facad
Ages 5–10
Houses with a Story
Seiji Yoshida
Step inside a tree house, a witch’s garden, and a submerged city to see the intricate details and inhabitants of over 30
Ages 8–14
Traveling to the Moon
Neil Armstrong and Traveling to the Moon
Ben Hubbard
For the young reader who dreams of the stars and wonders how one person can achieve the impossible through dedication an
Ages 8–12
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Thomas Alva Edison
David A. Adler
Meet the curious mind behind the light bulb and movie camera in this look at a boy who never stopped experimenting until
Ages 6–9
American Indian Homes
Pueblos
Jack Manning
Vivid photographs and engaging text take you inside the unique architecture and daily lives of people living in traditio
Ages 5–8
My Vehicles #3
My Race Car
Michael Rex
Engines roar and tires fly as this close-up look reveals exactly how a race car is maintained and driven during a high-s
Ages 4–8
The Astronaut Diaries
Samantha Cristoforetti, Emma Roberts
For the child who gazes at the stars and wonders what it's really like to live there, this first-hand diary captures the
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Emma Grange
The battle between the Rebels and the Galactic Empire unfolds in this brick-built adventure featuring iconic characters
Ages 5–8
Stanley Bagshaw #1
Stanley Bagshaw and the Fourteen-Foot Wheel
Bob Wilson
For the child who loves to tinker and needs to know that even the biggest, messiest accidents can be solved with a bit o
Ages 5–9
Passport to Reading
It Takes Teamwork!
Margaret Green
The Dinotrux face a massive construction challenge to build a safe garage, but they first have to find a way to work tog
Ages 3–6
Who HQ
Where Is Easter Island?
Megan Stine
Giant stone statues stand on a tiny, remote island thousands of miles from anywhere, holding secrets about the ancient p
Ages 8–12
Hispanic Star #5
Ellen Ochoa
Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso
For the child who loves looking at the stars and needs to see that hard work and a passion for science can lead to a his
Ages 8–12
My First Dutch
Tools in the Shed
Eva S.
For the child who feels small or overlooked, this story shows how every member of a group has a unique and essential pur
Ages 3–7
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers
Cars
Houghton Mifflin
For the curious child who loves everything about engines and tires. This informative look at how cars work and where the
Ages 7–10
The Crane
Reiner Zimnik
For the child who values quiet steadfastness and internal strength when the world feels unpredictable. A meditative fabl
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Dirt Bike Runaway
Matt Christopher
For the child who feels misunderstood and dreams of independence. A runaway boy finds purpose and a sense of belonging t
Ages 8–12
Cultures Around the World #2
Homes in Many Cultures
Heather Adamson
For the curious child who wonders how other people live, this book explores the fascinating variety of homes across the
Ages 4–8
Working Wheels
I Drive a Bulldozer
Sarah Bridges
For the child who stops at every construction site, this simple guide explores how a massive bulldozer moves earth and t
Ages 3–7
Tool School
Joan Holub
Hammer, Pliers, and Saw head to the classroom for a rhyming first day of school focused on learning how to build things
Ages 3–5
