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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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From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves
Vivian Kirkfield
Persistence and big ideas take center stage in this look at how the steam engine, the bicycle, and robots changed how we
Ages 7–10
Sir Cumference #4
Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone
Cindy Neuschwander
Vertex and Radius must master geometry and ratios to find a hidden royal sword in this math-filled adventure featuring 3
Ages 7–11
You and Me and Home Sweet Home
George Ella Lyon
Many pairs of helping hands come together in this rhythmic story to build a dream and turn a simple house into a safe an
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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STEM Trailblazer Bios
Aerospace Engineer Aprille Ericsson
Laura Hamilton Waxman
Meet the innovative thinkers and problem-solvers in STEM whose passion for discovery is fundamentally changing how we un
Ages 7–11
Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane
Kristen W. Larson
Emma Lilian Todd ignores the skeptics and spends her days tinkering with wood and wire to solve the complex puzzles of e
Ages 7–10
Books for a Better Earth
Great Carrier Reef
Jessica Stremer
The massive USS Oriskany finds a new purpose beneath the waves, transforming from a retired carrier into a vital sanctua
Ages 6–9
DK Readers
Around Town
Victoria Taylor
For the preschooler curious about the world outside their door. This simple introduction to community helpers and town l
Ages 2–5
Hey Otter! Hey Beaver!
Brian Pinkney
Otter wants to splash and play, while Beaver is busy building a dam; see what happens when their different ways of using
Ages 4–8
Military Vehicles #3
Military Airplanes
Melissa Abramovitz
High-speed jets and aerial defenses take center stage as you learn how the military uses specialized airplanes to protec
Ages 5–8
How to Build a Museum
Tonya Bolden
A century of dreaming and determination comes to life through photos and stories of the Smithsonian museum dedicated to
Ages 10–14
The Flying Man: Otto Lilienthal, the World's First Pilot
Mike Downs
Step onto the glider with Otto Lilienthal, the 19th-century pioneer who used trial, error, and immense bravery to become
Ages 5–9
Big Machines at Work
Tough Trucks
Scholastic
For the truck-obsessed toddler who wants to see the real thing. This durable board book uses bright photography to intro
Ages 1–4
The Callendar Family #1
Friday's Tunnel
John Verney
For the family that thrives on quirky hobbies and sticking together when things get out of hand. A classic British tale
Ages 9–13
Distant Waves
Suzanne Weyn
Five sisters board the Titanic alongside Nikola Tesla, where a blend of spiritualism and science might be their only hop
Ages 12–17
Blackboard Bear #5
You're a Genius, Blackboard Bear
Martha Alexander
For the child who gets frustrated when their big ideas are hard to build. This gentle story celebrates how imagination a
Ages 3–7
Time Twisters #1
The Planet, the Portal, and a Pizza
Wendy Mass, Nora Raleigh Baskin
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for their place in a world that doesn't quite make sense yet.
Ages 8–12
DK Revealed
Ancient Egypt Revealed
Peter Chrisp
For the child captivated by mummies and mysteries: peek inside the hidden chambers of pyramids and temples through ingen
Ages 8–12
Zac's Train Set
Jackie Tidey
For the early learner gaining confidence, this repetitive and gentle story celebrates the simple pride of building and p
Ages 4–6
Usborne Science Activities #1
Science with Water
Helen Edom
For the curious child who loves to splash and play, this activity book turns bath time or a kitchen sink into a hands-on
Ages 4–8
Usborne Science & Experiments
Weather and Climate
Fiona Watt, Francis Wilson
For the curious student who wonders why the sky changes and wants to track the rain: a hands-on guide to understanding t
Ages 9–13
Important Jobs
Important Jobs at Airports
Mari Bolte
For the child fascinated by the hustle and bustle of travel, this book explores the many dedicated people who keep our a
Ages 5–8
Extreme Speed
Hang Gliders
Mari C. Schuh
For the curious child who dreams of flying. Discover how hang gliders work and what it takes to soar through the sky in
Ages 4–8
Rigby Flying Colors
Liftoff!: The Story of Spaceflight
Heather Hammonds
Rockets blast off in this high-speed look at how humans first broke through the atmosphere to explore the furthest reach
Ages 6–9
DK Readers
Knights and Castles
Rupert Matthews
For the curious child fascinated by medieval armor and fortresses, this guide offers an engaging look at the daily lives
Ages 7–9
