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Building & Engineering
Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,758 books about building & engineering
0–3 yrs
551 books
4–7 yrs
1299 books
8–11 yrs
857 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Esquivel!: Space-Age Sound Artist
Susan Wood
For the child who hears music in the clinking of glasses or the whir of a machine. This vibrant biography celebrates thi
Ages 6–9
Clorinda Takes Flight
Robert Kinerk
Clorinda is a cow with a sky-high ambition: she is determined to find a way to fly, no matter how many people think her
Ages 4–8
In the Dark
Kate Hoefler
For the child learning to navigate social differences, this lyrical story helps bridge the gap between 'us' and 'them' b
Ages 4–8
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12–18 yrs
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Bertha Takes a Drive
written and illustrated by Jan Adkins
Bertha Benz makes history in 19th-century Germany by taking her husband's invention on a daring 100-kilometer drive to p
Ages 6–10
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books
Little Kids First Big Book of How
Jill Esbaum
The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how the everyday objects and gadgets in your world actually work through simp
Ages 4–8
A Castle on Viola Street
DyAnne DiSalvo
Andy and his parents spend their days fixing up a broken-down house for a neighbor, working toward the goal of finally o
Ages 5–9
Lincoln's Flying Spies
Gail Jarrow
A boy's passion for flight leads to the creation of massive observation balloons used by Union generals to spot enemy mo
Ages 10–14
Wheels!: All about Transport
Moira Butterfield
For the curious toddler who points at every passing truck or bike, this colorful guide explores how wheels help us move
Ages 3–6
Nature Did It First: Engineering Through Biomimicry
Susan E. Goodman
The natural world is full of brilliant inventions; see how sticky burrs, bird wings, and insect shells have inspired the
Ages 4–8
Get to Know the Aztecs!: Gods, Technology, Government and More
Baby Professor
For the curious young explorer eager to learn about the mighty Aztec empire. This visual guide introduces kids to ancien
Ages 6–10
A Dream of Flight
Rob Polivka, Jef Polivka
A boyhood fascination with flight leads to the invention of a self-powered balloon in this colorful look at aviation pio
Ages 4–8
Construction People
Lee Bennett Hopkins
Fourteen poets celebrate the rhythmic clanging of machinery and the skilled crews who transform empty lots into soaring
Ages 4–8
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
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
Tonka
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
