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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+
Voyage to the Pharos
Sarah Gauch
Young Dino sets sail on a high-stakes voyage to witness the legendary Pharos lighthouse in this dramatic adventure throu
Ages 5–9
Inventor McGregor
Kathleen T. Pelley
Hector McGregor can build anything as long as he is at home in his own world, proving that a messy, loved environment is
Ages 4–8
Tales from Maple Ridge #1
Logan Pryce Makes a Mess
Grace Gilmore
While his family’s farm struggles, Logan uses his natural gift for inventing and fixing things to try and save their liv
Ages 6–9
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12–18 yrs
62 books
Sophia #2
Two Problems for Sophia
Jim Averbeck
Between a giant, messy tongue and incredibly loud snoring, Sophia's pet giraffe is in big trouble unless she can find a
Ages 4–8
Building a Dream: How the Boys of Koh Panyee Became Champions
Darshana Khiani
For children who need to see how creativity and grit can turn 'impossible' into reality when they lack the resources or
Ages 4–8
Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor #1
Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet
Megan Frazier Blakemore
Frankie Sparks is the class's most creative inventor, using her clever ideas and logic to tackle any problem that comes
Ages 6–9
The Trouble With Dad
Babette Cole
For the child who loves a chaotic project and the parent whose hobbies are a bit of a handful. A hilarious look at a dad
Ages 4–8
Blaze and the Monster Machines
Pop the Hood!
Random House
For the curious toddler who wants to know how things work. Peek inside the engines of Lightning McQueen and Mater to see
Ages 0–3
Pssst!
Adam Rex
Lean in close to hear the secret requests of zoo animals as they recruit a young visitor to help them carry out an ingen
Ages 4–8
Big One: the Cascadia Earthquakes and the Science of Saving Lives
Elizabeth Rusch
Scientists use plate tectonics and modern engineering to predict tsunamis and earthquakes in this deep look at the shift
Ages 10–14
The Human Body: The Story of How We Protect, Repair, and Make Ourselves Stronger
H P Newquist
A 5,000-year-old artificial eye and modern CAT scans reveal the amazing ways humans have learned to fix, heal, and stren
Ages 8–12
The Sinking of the Vasa
Russell Freedman
The greatest warship of 1628 was built to be a masterpiece, but it met a sudden, tragic fate on the very day of its laun
Ages 6–10
That's Who!
John Deere, That's Who!
Tracy Nelson Maurer
A blacksmith in the 1830s changes the face of American farming forever by inventing a brand new kind of plow to cut thro
Ages 4–8
Construction Dogs #1
Build, Dogs, Build
James Horvath
A hard-working crew of dogs uses heavy machinery to smash down old walls and build a soaring new skyscraper from the gro
Ages 4–8
In the Shadow of the Moon: America, Russia, and the Hidden History of the Space Race
Amy Cherrix
The race to the moon was built on a foundation of intense rivalry and mutual distrust between superpowers, told here thr
Ages 10–14
The Amazing Thinking Machine
Dennis Haseley
Two brothers use their wits and a quirky homemade invention to help their family weather the hardships of the Great Depr
Ages 8–12
The Running Machine: The Invention of the Very First Bicycle
Keith Negley
Trace the energetic history and clever inspiration behind the very first bicycle through vibrant illustrations and histo
Ages 4–8
Happy Families #1
Mrs Plug the Plumber
Allan Ahlberg
For the child who loves knowing how things work or needs to see that any job is for anyone, this story celebrates a hard
Ages 3–7
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
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
