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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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Science of the Past
Science in the Renaissance
Brendan January
For the curious student wondering how our modern world began. Discover the era where art and observation collided to bir
Ages 8–12
Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace with Lions
Richard Turere, Shelly Pollock
Lions are attacking his family's cattle, so a young Maasai boy uses his passion for tinkering to invent a light system t
Ages 6–10
The Barn
Avi
Young Ben and his siblings race to build a barn in the Oregon Territory to honor their dying father's final wish.
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Noisy Problem
written and ill. by Chris Monroe
When a strange thumping echoes through the house, Chico grabs his trusty tool belt and sets off on a whimsical mission t
Ages 4–8
Made by Hand #3
Skateboards
Patricia Lakin
Witness the careful craftsmanship and precision required to build a high-performance skateboard from scratch through det
Ages 6–10
The Parthians and Sassanids
Baby Professor
Perched high above the Euphrates, the ancient city of Dura-Europos reveals a rich history of Greek, Parthian, and Roman
Ages 8–12
Wild Science Discoveries
Ian Crofton
Imagination meets reality in this look at how space travel, robotics, and environmental challenges shape the way humans
Ages 8–12
A Little Red Hen and Friends Story #2
The Little Blue Bridge
Brenda Maier
A clever young girl uses her engineering skills and a bit of bridge-building ingenuity to outsmart both a neighborhood b
Ages 4–8
Liberty!
Allan Drummond
For the child curious about history and the meaning of national symbols. This book brings the excitement of the Statue o
Ages 4–9
Charlesbridge Math Adventures
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?
Julie Ellis
Ancient Greece becomes a classroom as a curious boy discovers how triangles help him find new trade routes and calculate
Ages 7–11
How We Got to the Moon
John Rocco
Go behind the scenes of the Apollo space program to see the complex science, incredible technology, and thousands of peo
Ages 10–14
Insiders #1
Inside Out
Maria V. Snyder
Trella knows every pipe and vent of her metallic world, but a meeting with a mysterious man from the upper levels hints
Ages 12–17
Sin-D the Scientist Self-Esteem
Karolrae Knight
For the child who needs a boost of confidence to ask big questions and explore. Sin-D shows that scientific curiosity is
Ages 5–9
Twelve Snails to One Lizard: A Tale of Mischief and Measurement
Susan Hightower
Milo the beaver needs to build a dam, so Bubba the bullfrog teaches him about inches and yards using a parade of snails
Ages 4–8
Biomimicry
Dora Lee
Inventions like Velcro and sharkskin swimsuits exist because humans looked at plants and animals to solve tricky enginee
Ages 8–12
Investigating Matter and Weight
Baby Professor
For the curious child asking why some things are harder to lift than others. This guide uses simple visuals to explain h
Ages 6–9
Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip Freelon
Kelly Starling Lyons
A young boy who loves both art and math grows up to design the National Museum of African American History and Culture i
Ages 4–8
The Real McCoy: The Life of an African American Inventor
Wendy Towle
Elijah McCoy changed the world of machinery with his automatic oil cup, proving why his inventions were the only ones tr
Ages 6–10
Children's Ancient History
The Powerful Kings of Mesopotamia
Baby Professor
For the young explorer curious about how civilizations began, this book introduces the legendary kings and cultures of a
Ages 6–10
A Curse Dark as Gold
Elizabeth C. Bunce
Ancient folklore and family secrets collide in this atmospheric mystery. A young woman must face a heavy legacy and a da
Ages 12–18
The Sole Man: Jan Matzeliger's Lasting Invention
Shana Keller
A brilliant Black mechanic arrives in the United States from South America and overcomes immense odds to invent a revolu
Ages 6–10
DK Readers: The LEGO Movie #2
Awesome Adventures
Helen Murray
Join Emmet on an extraordinary and hilarious quest as he tries to save the entire universe from certain doom.
Ages 5–7
Earth-friendly Buildings, Bridges and More
Etta Kaner
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how green engineering works through simple experiments and diagrams that show
Ages 8–12
Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine
Kate Hannigan
Determined to end the chore of scrubbing plates, Josephine ignores the doubters to invent the very first mechanical dish
Ages 4–8
