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Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,758 books about building & engineering
0–3 yrs
551 books
4–7 yrs
1299 books
8–11 yrs
857 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Core Events of a Disaster
The Hindenburg Explosion
Steven Otfinoski, Daniel Grossman
The giant airship Hindenburg bursts into flames in 1937, marking a tragic end to the era of luxury zeppelin travel.
Ages 8–12
Elements of Genius #3
Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark
Jess Keating
Nikki Tesla and her fellow geniuses must hunt down a traitor and stop a lethal biological attack before a mysterious vil
Ages 8–12
Stone Underpants
Rebecca Lisle
Pod has a cold bottom in the Stone Age, but his first attempts at inventing underwear out of rocks aren't quite working
Ages 3–7
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Construction Countdown
K.C. Olson
For the toddler fascinated by every yellow truck they see on the road. This rhythmic countdown makes learning numbers an
Ages 2–5
Becoming Ben Franklin
Russell Freedman
For the child who wonders how an ordinary apprentice becomes a legend, this biography explores the grit and curiosity ne
Ages 10–14
My Rainy Day Rocket Ship
Markette Sheppard
For the child stuck inside while it pours, this rhyming adventure shows how a bit of imagination and a few boxes can tur
Ages 3–7
The Cardboard Kingdom
written and illustrated by Chad Sell
For the child who uses creativity to navigate neighborhood social dynamics. This book celebrates the power of imaginativ
Ages 7–12
Just Fine the Way They Are
Connie Nordhielm Wooldridge
For the child who feels uneasy when things change, this clever history of travel shows how new inventions often face a b
Ages 6–10
The Flying Ark
Carolyn Jackson
For the curious child who wonders how a giraffe or a dolphin gets from one side of the world to the other, this book rev
Ages 7–12
Science of the Past
Science in Early Islamic Culture
George Beshore
Trace the fascinating origins of modern math and medicine back to the brilliant scholars and medical pioneers of the ear
Ages 9–13
Curtain Up!: Behind the Scenes at the Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
For the child captivated by the magic of the stage who wants to know how sets move, how costumes are made, and how a wor
Ages 7–11
Ancient Technology
Ancient Agriculture: From Foraging to Farming
Michael Woods, Mary B. Woods
Humans once survived by foraging, but everything changed when we learned to tame animals and grow the very plants we eat
Ages 10–14
Scientists in the Field
Stronger Than Steel
Bridget Heos
For the child who asks how things are made and wonders if science can create real-life superpowers, this book explores t
Ages 10–14
How to Build an Insect
Roberta Gibson
For the budding scientist who is fascinated by creepy crawlies and wants to know exactly how they work. A step by step g
Ages 4–8
One Real American: The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General
Joseph Bruchac
Born a Seneca Sachem, Ely S. Parker became a bilingual engineer, a Civil War general, and a key bridge between the U.S.
Ages 10–14
The Great Horse-less Carriage Race
Michael Dooling
Six men battle snowdrifts and freezing engines on Thanksgiving Day in 1895 to prove that the age of the horseless carria
Ages 6–10
Science of the Past
Science in Ancient China
George Beshore
Ancient Chinese innovators changed the world forever by developing essential tools like the compass, rockets, water whee
Ages 8–12
Angelo
David Macaulay
An elderly plasterer rescues a wounded pigeon he once disliked, sparking a lifelong bond of compassion that transforms t
Ages 5–10
The Magic Block
Lavina Mahbubani
A special shiny ink pen is trapped under the bed! Follow Rinky as she tries to use a simple black block to reach her bro
Ages 3–7
Orca Footprints
Trash Talk: Moving Toward a Zero-Waste World
Michelle Mulder
For the curious child who wonders where their trash goes. Explore the surprising history of waste and how humans are tur
Ages 8–12
Following Baxter
Barbara Kerley
For the child who loves uncovering the secrets of the past and seeing how our understanding of the world changes over ti
Ages 6–10
Artificial Intelligence
Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
The brilliant young criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl leads his family through a series of high-stakes adventures and mag
Ages 10–14
Steampunk!
Kelly Link, Gavin J. Grant
Gears, brass gadgets, and steam power transform history in these stories where Victorian aesthetics meet futuristic tech
Ages 12–18
Dream Dancer
Jill Newsome
For the child who loves solving puzzles or is fascinated by how things work, this historical mystery brings late Victori
Ages 10–14
