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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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Who Built the Stable?
Ashley Bryan
For children curious about how they can help others: this lyrical reimagining of the Nativity focuses on a young boy's c
Ages 4–8
The Dark Unwinding #1
The Dark Unwinding
Sharon Cameron
Katharine arrives at a mysterious estate to commit her uncle, but finds a genius inventor and a secret village of nine h
Ages 12–18
Down to Earth at Walden
Marilynne K. Roach
Step into the 19th-century world of Henry David Thoreau to see how he actually managed his chores, tools, and daily surv
Ages 10–15
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12–18 yrs
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Elements of Genius #2
Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling
Jess Keating
A kidnapped classmate and a high-tech ring heist force Nikki Tesla to lead her team of geniuses on a dangerous mission t
Ages 8–12
NewsPrints #1
NewsPrints
Ru Xu
Blue spends her days delivering truth at the local newspaper while hiding her identity in a town that expects girls to s
Ages 8–12
All the Things That Could Go Wrong
Stewart Foster
Two sworn enemies—one struggling with severe OCD and the other with hidden anger—are forced together over winter break i
Ages 10–14
Dara Ó Briain's Science #2
Secret Science: The Amazing World Beyond Your Eyes
Dara Ó Briain
Invisible science turns every waking second into an adventure, from the way your brain plays video games to why city bus
Ages 8–12
Dinofours #11
It's Snowing!
Steve Metzger
The snow is falling and Albert is ready to build a magnificent castle, but first he must find the courage to tell his fr
Ages 3–6
DK Readers
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman's Missions
Beth Davies
Batman patrols the streets of Gotham City to stop villains in these action-packed LEGO missions.
Ages 7–9
Build, Beaver, Build!
Sandra Markle
A young kit masters the art of lodge building and survives its first year in the wild through lush, detailed paintings o
Ages 4–9
Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
Deborah Hopkinson
For the child captivated by towering cranes and city skylines, this story marvels at the grit and wonder of building som
Ages 4–8
Shapes in Math, Science and Nature
Catherine Sheldrick Ross
Squares, circles, and triangles come to life through hands-on activities that show how geometry builds the world around
Ages 8–12
Mighty Ships
Mine Hunting Ships
Melissa Abramovitz
Uncover the history and heavy-duty tech behind the specialized vessels designed to hunt down and neutralize dangerous un
Ages 8–12
Cruisin' #1
Monster Vehicles
Elizabeth Jane Atkinson
Get a front-row seat to the high-octane world of monster trucks, from the very first designs to the massive machines tha
Ages 7–10
Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals
Katy S. Duffield
For children who wonder how wild animals stay safe near busy roads, this book explores the clever engineering solutions
Ages 4–8
The Boomerang Book
M. J. Hanson
For the curious child who loves working with their hands, this guide transforms cardboard and plywood into flying toys t
Ages 8–14
Time Goes By #3
First Thousand Years
Gerry Bailey
Discover how the abacus simplified math and why the kite began as a military signal before building your own ancient inv
Ages 8–12
Tonka: Building America #1
Building the Skyscraper
Justine Korman Fontes
Watch an empty city lot transform as crews measure the ground, build the frame, and finally open a massive new skyscrape
Ages 4–8
Too Tall Houses
Gianna Marino
A simple garden dispute between Rabbit and Owl escalates into a sky-high construction competition that threatens their f
Ages 3–7
Archie and the Pirates
written and ill. by Marc Rosenthal
For the child who loves to tinker and build. Archie uses his wits and creative inventions to turn a shipwreck into an is
Ages 4–8
Made by Hand #5
Guitars
Patricia Lakin
Meet luthier Meredith Coloma and go inside her workshop to see exactly how acoustic and electric guitars are built, from
Ages 6–10
The Railway Series #22
Small Railway Engines
Rev. W. Awdry
Steam and diesel engines work together to keep the North Western Railway running smoothly across the busy Island of Sodo
Ages 3–7
Clues to the Universe
Christina Li
An artistic boy and a science-loving girl join forces to create a science fair entry that helps them find their place in
Ages 8–12
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine
Laurie Ann Wallmark
Ada Lovelace blends her poetic imagination with mathematical logic to write the world's very first computer program for
Ages 5–9
