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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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3–5
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Knowing the Difference
What's the Difference Between Fission and Fusion?
Baby Professor
The engineering behind a nuclear detonation involves specific physical and chemical arrangements that release incredible
Ages 6–10
Wonder Readers
Shapes
Maria Alaina
Two triangles can make a square and two squares can make a rectangle in this hands-on look at how simple shapes join tog
Ages 3–6
Medical School for Babies
Cell Biology for Babies
Dr. Haitham Ahmed
For parents who want to spark a love for science early, this board book uses high-contrast visuals to introduce infants
Ages 0–3
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Robot Zoo (Robot Zoo)
John Kelly, Phillip Whitfield
Peel back the skin of sixteen different creatures to see how their muscles and bones function like complex, living machi
Ages 8–12
The School Trip
Tjibbe Veldkamp
Davy isn't ready for his first day of school, so he builds his own classroom on wheels to spark excitement for every stu
Ages 4–8
Made by Hand #2
Bicycles
Patricia Lakin
For the curious child eager to know how their favorite set of wheels works and how biking has changed over time.
Ages 5–9
The International House of Dereliction
Jacqueline Davies
Ten-year-old Alice can fix almost anything with her father, but the abandoned house next door holds mysteries that might
Ages 8–12
Sally Jean the Bicycle Queen
Cari Best
For the child who has outgrown a favorite toy or bike and needs help navigating the bittersweet transition to something
Ages 4–8
The Floating Field: How a Group of Thai Boys Built Their Own Soccer Field
Scott Riley
Determined to play soccer in a village on stilts with no land, a group of Thai boys works together to build a pitch that
Ages 5–10
Wires Crossed
Beth Fantaskey
Mia is thrilled when her friend Tariq moves to town, but things feel different until a science Olympics gives them a new
Ages 8–12
Hard Hat Hank #1
Hard Hat Hank and the Sky-High Solution
Charlotte Gunnufson
Big machines meet tiny neighbors when Hard Hat Hank and his construction crew discover a bird's nest right in the middle
Ages 3–7
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
Laura B. Edge
For the curious learner who needs to see that mistakes and unexpected obstacles can lead to incredible displays of brave
Ages 9–14
Parks for the People: How Frederick Law Olmsted Designed America
Elizabeth Partridge
For the child who loves exploring local parks and wonders why we have green spaces in busy cities. Discover the man who
Ages 8–12
Body 2.0
Sara Latta
For the curious child who wonders about the future of medicine: explore how scientists are using technology to repair, r
Ages 9–14
Who Says Women Can't Be...? #1
Who Says Women Can't Be Computer Programmers?
Tanya Lee Stone
For the girl who loves both logic and imagination, this biography shows how dreaming big and thinking math-wise can chan
Ages 4–9
The Night Worker
Kate Banks
Alex puts on his hard hat to step into his father’s world, watching massive cranes and machines work through the quiet m
Ages 3–7
Born Just Right
Jordan Reeves, Jen Lee Reeves
For the child navigating a limb difference or any physical difference, this memoir celebrates the power of self-advocacy
Ages 8–12
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11
Brian Floca
The giant Saturn V rocket rumbles toward the stars as watercolor art captures the immense machinery and quiet courage re
Ages 4–10
Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin
Robert Byrd
Learn how a curious printer and scientist became an electrical wizard and world-renowned statesman through detailed art
Ages 7–12
Sky Dancers
Connie Ann Kirk
For the child who feels both proud and worried when a parent works a dangerous job, this story celebrates Mohawk heritag
Ages 5–9
Rising Water: The Story of the Thai Cave Rescue
Marc Aronson
For the child fascinated by real life heroes and complex puzzles, this gripping account of the Thai cave rescue shows ho
Ages 10–14
The Scientist in Absolutely Everybody
Turn It Loose
Diane Swanson
For the child who asks why tops spin and planes fly. This hands-on guide explores the physics of motion through fun fact
Ages 8–12
York #1
The Shadow Cipher
Laura Ruby
For the child facing the uncertainty of a changing neighborhood, this high-stakes mystery proves that history and home a
Ages 8–12
LEGO Legends of Chima #3
Heroes' Quest
Heather Seabrook
The brave animal tribes of Chima face a perilous journey to protect their homeland from impending danger in this high-st
Ages 7–9
