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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1383)
Graphic Novels
(107)
Early Readers
(80)
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(63)
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(36)
Middle Grade
(23)
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(10)
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Shigeru Ban Builds a Better World
Isadoro Saturno
For the child who loves to build and wants to know how their creations can help people in need. Discover how one archite
Ages 4–9
The Adventures of Charlotte and Cameron
Fixing Sparx
Stephen Holmes
For the child who loves to tinker or the siblings who need a reminder that two heads are better than one when things go
Ages 4–8
Aviation Stories for Curious Kids
Stuart Akoli
For the child who gazes at the sky every time a plane passes by, this engaging guide explores how aircraft stay aloft an
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Emma Ren Robot Engineer
Jenny Z Lu
For the child who loves to tinker but feels discouraged by what others think. This story celebrates the grit and creativ
Ages 4–8
The Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters #6
Escape from Fortress City
Cara J. Stevens
For the child who thrives on digital adventure and needs a boost of confidence when facing seemingly impossible obstacle
Ages 7–12
The Lorax's Library
Green Machines and Other Amazing Eco-Inventions
Michelle Meadows
For the curious child who asks how we can help the planet, this rhyming guide showcases real-world inventions inspired b
Ages 4–8
Billie B. Brown #26
Wheels and Springs and Moving Things!
Sally Rippin
For the curious toddler who constantly asks how things move, this playful lift-the-flap guide introduces the simple phys
Ages 3–6
Emma Ren #1
Emma Ren: Robot Engineer
Jenny Lu
For the young builder who worries they aren't 'the engineering type' or feels intimidated by the boys in the makerspace.
Ages 4–8
Santa's STEM Secrets
Dang Ngoc Hoa
For the curious child who wonders how reindeer actually fly. This holiday book uses the magic of Santa to explain real-w
Ages 6–10
Edge Books: Space Science #1
Probe Power: How Space Probes Do What Humans Can't
Ailynn Collins
Advanced robotic technology travels to the furthest reaches of space to perform daring tasks and gather data in environm
Ages 8–11
That's Who!
Samuel Morse, That's Who!
Tracy Nelson Maurer
A talented painter transforms the way the world communicates by using electricity to send secret messages through dots a
Ages 4–8
Mr. Bear's Chair
Thomas Graham
When Mrs. Bear’s favorite seat breaks, Mr. Bear spends a busy day sawing and hammering to build a sturdy replacement tha
Ages 3–6
Pedal It!
Michelle Mulder
Perfect for children who love knowing how things work and how kids live around the globe, this book explores the bicycle
Ages 9–12
Books and Bricks
Sindiwe Magona
Neighbors in contemporary South Africa work together to build new opportunities for their community through a local scho
Ages 5–9
World of Racing
Indy Cars
Jesse Young
The high-speed world of the Indianapolis 500 comes alive through the evolution of car technology, safety innovations, an
Ages 8–12
Bulldozer and Friends #2
Bulldozer's Big Rescue
Elise Broach
Watch a shy bulldozer push past his own anxieties to make new friends with the two human siblings living right across th
Ages 6–9
Star Jumper #1
Journal of a Cardboard Genius
Frank Asch
For the creative child who finds their sibling a bit much at times and dreams of a space where they can be the master of
Ages 7–10
Speedway #2
Go-Karts
Jeff Savage
Go-karts have a high-speed history and complex mechanics that power every race, from their early development to the feat
Ages 8–12
Little Vehicles #1
The Little Dump Truck
Margery Cuyler
For the child who is fascinated by big machines and construction sites. This rhythmic story celebrates the pride of a jo
Ages 2–5
Hello Reader!
Megan Gets a Dollhouse
Nancy McArthur
Megan discovers that when you can't buy the perfect dollhouse, the most rewarding solution is to build one yourself usin
Ages 6–9
The Mark of the Dragonfly
Jaleigh Johnson
Orphaned Piper rescues a girl named Anna during a dangerous meteor shower, sparking a desperate flight across a plagued
Ages 8–12
Queen of Physics: How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom
Teresa Robeson
Chien-Shiung Wu became a trailblazing nuclear physicist, overcoming immense barriers and proving her brilliance in a wor
Ages 5–9
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Jean Lee Latham
For the child who feels discouraged by setbacks or limited opportunities, this story shows how self-directed learning an
Ages 9–13
Sunny Forest Friends #2
Tammy the Tiny Tortoise Tries Again
M. J. Moon
Tammy may be small and slow, but she learns that facing a big, scary bridge is all about trying again with a little help
Ages 2–7
