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Building & Engineering
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+
Safe Crossing
Kari Percival
A dedicated citizen scientist petitions her city council and works with engineers to build a life-saving tunnel for migr
Ages 4–8
Modern Graphic Greek Myths
The Trojan Horse
Stephanie True Peters
For the student who finds history books a bit dry, this vibrant graphic novel brings the legendary siege of Troy to life
Ages 8–12
Math Concepts #3
Shapes: Discovering Flats and Solids
Michele Koomen
For the curious learner ready to spot geometry in their own backyard, this book turns everyday objects into a fun lesson
Ages 4–7
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62 books
DK Readers
Emergency Rescue
DK
For the child who is fascinated by sirens and helicopters, this book explains how real-life heroes use specialized vehic
Ages 5–7
Pebble Plus: Garbage Trucks
Garbage Trucks
Terri DeGezelle
For the child who runs to the window every morning to watch the trash pickup. Discover how these mighty machines lift, c
Ages 3–7
Truck Dogs #1
Truck Dogs
Graeme Base
In a dusty desert world, creatures made of fur and steel gnaw on bones and fill up on petrol to keep their wheels turnin
Ages 8–12
Zoom In Zoom Out: A Close-up and Far-out Look at Our World
Michael Goldsmith, Susan Kennedy, Steve Parker, Carole Stott, Isabel Thomas, John Woodward
For the inquisitive child who asks how big the universe is and how small a germ can be. This visual guide reveals the hi
Ages 8–12
Mortal Engines #1
Mortal Engines
Philip Reeve
London is a hungry predator on wheels, prowling the wasteland for smaller towns to consume in a mechanical world where s
Ages 12–17
Billy Burger: Model Citizen #1
Recess Is Ruined
John Sazaklis
For the child who thrives on high-energy competition and loves a good underdog story when faced with a playground bully.
Ages 7–10
The Science Behind DC Super Heroes
The Science Behind Superman's Flight
Tammy Enz
For the curious student who wonders how their favorite heroes defy gravity, this book uses Superman's powers to explain
Ages 8–12
The Hardy Boys #27
The Secret of Skull Mountain
Franklin W. Dixon
Frank and Joe Hardy investigate a vanishing water supply and a chilling hermit to stop a criminal syndicate hiding deep
Ages 8–12
The Usborne Book of
Science
Jane Chisholm
For the inquisitive child who constantly asks how the world works, this classic guide breaks down physics, chemistry, an
Ages 9–14
Pop-Up Trucks at Work #2
Here Comes Bulldozer
David Breverton
For the little one who loves big trucks and wonders what happens when a storm hits. This sturdy book shows how even a sm
Ages 1–4
Ancient Maya
Anita Ganeri
For the curious student eager to explore how ancient people lived, built, and worshipped. A clear, visual introduction t
Ages 7–10
The Magic Boat
Tom Seidmann-Freud
Movable pictures and hidden puzzles bring a collection of vintage poems and stories to life in this unique interactive w
Ages 4–9
We Are Heroes
The Empty Room
Jon Mikkelsen
Connor’s boring afternoon at a Habitat for Humanity site takes an unexpected turn when a new painting partner helps him
Ages 8–11
City Living
Transportation in the City
Amanda Doering Tourville
For the curious explorer preparing for their first big city adventure or wondering how buses and subways work. A friendl
Ages 5–8
Breakthrough!: How Three People Saved "Blue Babies" and Changed Medicine Forever
Jim Murphy
Vivien Thomas, an African American lab assistant, worked behind the scenes to help pioneer the first successful heart su
Ages 10–14
A Bear Sat on My Porch Today
Jane Yolen
A bear has decided to squat on the porch, and he is soon joined by a spraying skunk, a playful possum, and a whole host
Ages 3–6
What's Next for AI
Charting the Unknown Future of Artificial Intelligence
Tammy Enz
For the curious student wondering how technology will shape their future career and daily life, this guide explores the
Ages 8–12
The Science Behind DC Super Heroes
The Science Behind Superman's Speed
Tammy Enz
For the child who loves capes but finds science textbooks boring: use the Man of Steel to unlock the secrets of physics
Ages 8–12
Machines
Machines on the Farm
Lisa J. Amstutz
For the child who stops to watch every tractor they see. This simple guide uses vibrant photos to explain how big machin
Ages 4–7
Giants of Science #2
Isaac Newton
Kathleen Krull
One man used his massive imagination to invent calculus and explain gravity just by thinking about the world in a way no
Ages 10–14
Mini Monster Pop-Up Books #2
The Mystery of Maggoty Mill
Skip Skwarek
Spooky surprises and pop-up illustrations await inside an abandoned mill where every turn of the page brings a new myste
Ages 6–10