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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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(80)
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(23)
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(10)
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3–5
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Cathedral
David Macaulay
For the child who marvels at how massive things are built. This classic guide reveals the engineering secrets and commun
Ages 9–14
Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
Steve Sheinkin
A single split atom in a 1938 German lab sparks a global race involving desert scientists, Soviet spies, and daring comm
Ages 10–16
Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
Steve Sheinkin
For the child who asks how the modern world began, this cinematic history explores the high-stakes science and moral wei
Ages 10–15
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Every Variable of Us
Charles A. Bush
For the teenager grappling with a life-altering change who needs to see that a new, unexpected passion can help heal the
Ages 14–18
What Makes a Magnet?
Franklyn M. Branley
Learn why things stick and pull through watercolor illustrations and science activities, including instructions for buil
Ages 4–9
The Warlord's Series #2
The Warlord's Beads
Virginia Walton Pilegard
A young boy in ancient China uses beads and a branch to help his father count treasures, leading to the clever invention
Ages 5–9
Electrical Safety Is a Priority
Baby Professor
For the curious child asking about how we talk across distances, this guide explores the evolution of the telephone and
Ages 7–10
Pyramids and Mummies
Baby Professor
Bodies preserved by desert heat, ice, or ancient chemicals reveal the fascinating science of how humans and animals avoi
Ages 6–10
The Structural Components of Atoms
Baby Professor
For the student who wonders what everything is made of, this guide breaks down the tiny building blocks of our universe
Ages 8–12
Brotherband Chronicles #1
The Outcasts
John Flanagan
For the child who feels like an underdog and needs to see how unique skills and a band of loyal friends can turn 'outcas
Ages 10–14
House of the Red Fish
Graham Salisbury
Desperate to free his father from a WWII internment camp, Tomi and his friends battle prejudice as they attempt to salva
Ages 10–14
David Carter Pop-Ups #1
One Red Dot
David A. Carter
For the child who loves a visual challenge, this masterwork of paper engineering turns counting into a sophisticated gam
Ages 3–10
What are Magnets?
Baby Professor
For the young scientist who is curious about how things stick together, this guide introduces the invisible forces and m
Ages 6–10
Alphabet City
Stephen T. Johnson
Vivid paintings reveal the hidden letters of the alphabet tucked away in the steel beams, fire escapes, and architecture
Ages 3–8
Pete the Cat
Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair
James Dean, Kimberly Dean
For the child who feels nervous about group projects or science experiments. Join Pete and his friends as they navigate
Ages 4–8
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science
Feel the Wind
Arthur Dorros
Air is invisible, but it can move mountains of clouds and power giant windmills. Learn why the wind blows and follow the
Ages 4–9
Raggin' Jazzin' Rockin': History of American Musical Instrument Makers, A
Susan VanHecke
Pianos, guitars, and synthesizers come to life through the stories of the visionary immigrants and families who built Am
Ages 9–12
Elements and Compounds Made Easy
Baby Professor
For the curious child asking what the world is made of, this guide breaks down the building blocks of matter into simple
Ages 6–10
Pilot Down, Presumed Dead
Marjorie Phleger
Stranded on an uncharted beach after a hurricane crash, Steve must use his wits to survive the elements and build a way
Ages 10–14
Reek
Alastair Chisholm
For the child who questions why some people have so much while others struggle, this high stakes adventure explores the
Ages 9–12
African American Astronauts & Space Pioneers
T. M. Moody
For the child dreaming of the stars who wants to see how trailblazers overcame obstacles to reach the galaxy.
Ages 7–12
Red Rocket Readers
Hot Air Balloons
Pam Holden
For the curious child who wonders how giant balloons stay up in the sky. This simple guide explains the science of fligh
Ages 4–6
Our Solar System
Let's Explore the Moon
Baby Professor
For the young adventurer wondering what secrets other worlds might hold. This classic tale sparks a sense of awe about t
Ages 10–16
The Railway Series #1
The Three Railway Engines
Rev. W. Awdry
Meet the very first steam engines on the Island of Sodor as they navigate their rails and learn to work together under t
Ages 3–7
