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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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Pup and Dragon #4
Pup and Dragon: How to Catch the Easter Bunny
Alice Walstead
For the child who loves to dream up clever inventions and can't wait for the magic of Easter morning.
Ages 4–10
Pathfinders
Tonya Bolden
Spies, architects, and mathematicians take center stage in these true stories of Black men and women who carved extraord
Ages 10–14
Dig Dig Digging and Friends #5
Zoom, Rocket, Zoom!
Margaret Mayo
For the budding astronaut fascinated by engines and adventure, this rhythmic journey through the stars captures the high
Ages 2–5
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Willow Run
Patricia Reilly Giff
Meggie must find her own strength and compassion as she navigates life on the home front while her brother serves in the
Ages 8–12
Usborne Phonics Readers #2
Ted's Shed
Phil Roxbee Cox
Ted and his team get busy in the backyard to fit a cozy bed inside his bright red traveling shed.
Ages 3–6
Children's Military Books: World War I #2
How WWI Changed Modern Warfare
For the curious student interested in how technology changed history, this guide explores the engineering and tactics th
Ages 10–18
Ancient Mayans History
The Mayans Gave Us Their Art and Architecture
Baby Professor
For the child who loves building with blocks and wonders about the ancient people who constructed giant stone pyramids a
Ages 6–10
A True Book: Physical Science
Experiments with Gravity
Salvatore Tocci
Gravity is the invisible force that keeps our feet on the ground. Simple experiments and lively sidebars show exactly ho
Ages 7–10
Viking History
The Importance of Shipbuilding to Viking History
Baby Professor
For the child who is fascinated by ships and ancient explorers, this guide breaks down how Viking engineering changed th
Ages 7–10
Children's Ancient History
The Lasting Legacy of the Ancient Roman Civilization
Baby Professor
For the curious student who wonders how the modern world was built, from the roads we drive on to the laws we follow.
Ages 8–12
Brown Paper School #1
The I Hate Mathematics! Book
Marilyn Burns
For the child who thinks they hate math or feels bored by drills, this quirky guide reveals the magic, logic, and fun hi
Ages 9–13
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Kart Rival
Jake Maddox
Sheldon discovers an unexpected passion for the adrenaline and technical precision of kart racing while facing off again
Ages 8–12
One Minute Mysteries #2
65 More Short Mysteries You Solve With Science!
Eric Yoder, Natalie Yoder
For the curious child who loves to ask 'why,' these bite-sized brainteasers transform scientific principles into an inte
Ages 8–13
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Lush watercolor illustrations bring new life to the classic tale of three clever goats facing off against the hungry tro
Ages 4–8
Chronicle of the Dark Star #1
Last Day on Mars
Kevin Emerson
For the child grappling with the reality of a big move or major life changes, this high-stakes space adventure explores
Ages 8–12
Black Women in Science
Kimberly Brown Pellum
For the child who loves science and needs to see that their dreams are possible. Discover fifteen pioneering Black women
Ages 9–12
If I Were a Mouse, I'd Live in THIS House!
Annette Asbill
For the child who loves to build and dream. This playful story encourages little ones to imagine their own perfect world
Ages 3–7
Superhero Science: Kapow! Comic Book Crime Fighters Put Physics to the Test
Barbara Bakowski, Lynnette Brent Sandvold
For the child who loves comic books but struggles with science class. This book uses favorite heroes to explain the real
Ages 9–12
James the ADHD Superhero #1
James the ADHD Superhero Saves the Space Station!
J. J. McBridge
For the child who feels like their high energy or wandering mind is a hurdle, this adventure reframes ADHD traits as vit
Ages 5–9
Innovators and Pioneers
Neil Armstrong
Diane Z.
For the child who gazes at the moon and wonders how to get there. This gentle biography shows how curiosity and hard wor
Ages 4–8
Immigrant Innovators: 30 Entrepreneurs Who Made a Difference
Samantha Chagollan
For the child who dreams of making an impact, these stories of 30 remarkable immigrants show how big ideas and hard work
Ages 8–12
Across a Broken Shore
Amy Trueblood
For the teen feeling pressured to follow a path they didn't choose: an inspiring story about a girl fighting for her pla
Ages 13–18
Goodbye, Mr. Spalding
Jennifer Robin Barr
When a giant wall threatens to block their free view of the 1935 Phillies games, two twelve-year-old best friends launch
Ages 8–12
What's the Difference Between Fission and Fusion? Children's Physics of Energy
For the curious middle grader who wonders how the sun shines or how power plants work, this guide simplifies the complex
Ages 8–12
