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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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Covered in Color: Christo and Jeanne-Claude's Fabrics of Freedom
Elisa Boxer
An artist's childhood under communism inspires him to create massive, free-style installations that wrap the world in vi
Ages 5–9
Once Upon a Fairy Tale House
Mary Lyn Ray
For the child who loves to build and dream, this story shows how one artist turned a whimsical vision into a real, lasti
Ages 4–8
Lilliput
Sam Gayton
Three-inch-tall Lily is miles away from her home in Lilliput, trapped as a prisoner and desperate to find a way back to
Ages 8–12
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Aviary Wonders Inc.
written and illustrated by Kate Samworth
In a world where birds have vanished, this mechanical catalog offers blueprints to build your own artificial avian repla
Ages 8–12
Nomads: Life on the Move
Kinchoi Lam
For curious kids who wonder how people live without a permanent home, this vibrant guide explores the clever ways nomadi
Ages 7–12
STEM-Twisted Fairy Tales
What's That Sound, Cinderella?
Thomas Kingsley Troupe
For the curious child who wonders how sounds travel through the air. This retelling of Cinderella blends a beloved story
Ages 5–9
The Kronos Chronicles #1
The Cabinet of Wonders
Marie Rutkoski
Petra risks everything to enter the dangerous court of the Prince of Prague after her father’s eyes are stolen in this h
Ages 9–13
Paul Galdone Nursery Classics
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Paul Galdone
For the child learning to handle bullies or facing a scary obstacle, this classic tale shows how brains and bravery can
Ages 3–7
Not Such Dumb Questions #1
Why Doesn't the Earth Fall Up?
Vicki Cobb
Gravity, centrifugal force, and Newton's Laws come to life through answers to nine essential questions about why things
Ages 7–10
What's Inside a Bird's Nest?: And other Questions about Nature & Life Cycles
Rachel Ignotofsky
Birds use incredible engineering to build homes and raise their young. Intricate illustrations show exactly how differen
Ages 4–8
Discovering Life's Story #1
Biology's Beginnings
Joy Hakim
A baffled biologist in the 1800s finds a tiny particle destroying tobacco crops, sparking a hunt that reveals the hidden
Ages 12–18
Usborne First Picture Books #3
First Picture Trucks
Felicity Brooks, Emma Helbrough
Bright scenes of dump trucks, fire engines, and desert rescue vehicles show exactly how these massive machines get their
Ages 1–4
What Am I? #1
Tractor
Charlie Gardner
From the roar of the engine to the grip of the giant tires, see exactly how every part of a tractor works to get the hea
Ages 0–3
Usborne Picture World History
The Usborne Book of World History
Anne Millard
Glimpse the rise and fall of global civilizations from the very first settlements to the dawn of the 20th century throug
Ages 8–12
Not All Princesses Dress in Pink
Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Jane Yolen
Muddy pants and overalls are just as royal as pink gowns in this vibrant celebration of girls who dance, play, and stay
Ages 3–8
Big Bangs and Black Holes: A Graphic Novel Guide to the Universe
Jérémie Francfort and Herji, with Michel Mayor
For the curious teenager who looks at the stars and wonders how it all began. This graphic novel makes complex astrophys
Ages 10–16
The Railway Series #12
The Fat Controller's Engines
Wilbert Awdry
Steam and diesel locomotives work together on the Island of Sodor to keep the North Western Railway running right on tim
Ages 3–7
Sky High: The True Story of Maggie Gee
Marissa Moss
Maggie Gee overcame every obstacle to become one of the first Chinese American female pilots, flying high for her countr
Ages 6–10
Farmer George Plants a New Nation
Peggy Thomas
For the child curious about how great leaders spend their quiet time, this biography reveals George Washington's passion
Ages 7–10
Lost in Lexicon
Pendred Noyce
For the child who enjoys logic puzzles and wordplay, this adventure transforms math and grammar concepts into a tangible
Ages 9–13
Who Says Women Can't Be...? #3
Remembering Rosalind Franklin
Tanya Lee Stone
For the child who wonders why some people don't get the credit they deserve. This inspiring biography reveals the hidden
Ages 7–11
Seymour Simon's Science Series
Exoplanets
Seymour Simon
Exoplanets
Ages 6–10
The Compound #1
The Compound
S. A. Bodeen
Eli has spent six years trapped in an underground compound, but the secrets he uncovers about his father’s sanctuary are
Ages 12–17
Pass Go and Collect $200
Tanya Lee Stone
For the child who loves game night but wonders why the rules are the way they are. Discover the hidden, competitive, and
Ages 6–10
