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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
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs
Donald Jacobsen
For the child curious about what Mommy does all day. This rhythmic book celebrates the diverse, high-powered careers wom
Ages 2–6
The Toymaker's Workshop
Ronald Jason Cruzet
For the child who feels like a misfit or wonders if their unique quirks have a purpose in the world.
Ages 4–8
Gumdrop #11
Gumdrop Gets a Lift
Val Biro
Gumdrop the vintage car loves helping everyone get where they need to go, but find out what happens when he gets stuck i
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
62 books
Alphabet Trucks
Samantha R. Vamos
From common diggers to rare rigs, twenty-six different vehicles roll through the alphabet in a series of colorful rhymes
Ages 2–5
Uncharted Waters
Leslie Bulion
Jonah is a wizard with machines, but he’ll have to find a different kind of strength when he is forced to face his deepe
Ages 10–14
Garbage Trucks
Edward Afrifa Manu
For the child who runs to the window every time they hear the heavy rumble of the trash truck, this book explores how th
Ages 3–7
Hello from 2030
Jan Paul Schutten
Peer into the next decade to see how emerging technologies might transform our daily lives, from the food we eat to the
Ages 9–13
Subway Story
written and illustrated by Julia Sarcone-Roach
Travel through New York City with a busy subway car and see what happens when its tracks end and a brand-new adventure b
Ages 4–8
Cool Experiments on Static Electricity
Baby Professor
For the curious child who wonders why their hair stands up or why they get a tiny shock from the carpet. This guide turn
Ages 6–10
The Lot at the End of My Block
Kevin Lewis
A rhythmic, cumulative rhyme tracks the step-by-step construction of a brand new building on a neighborhood lot.
Ages 3–7
The Village Garage
G. Brian Karas
Vibrant gouache and acrylic illustrations reveal the busy daily life of a village crew as they use big machines to keep
Ages 3–7
Bounce!: A Scientific History of Rubber
Sarah Albee
The journey of rubber begins as sap from a tree and transforms into everything from clothing to transportation in this i
Ages 6–10
MacMurtrey's Wall
Marc Sutherland
Greed and ambition meet their match in this surreal parable about how love and generosity can tear down the walls people
Ages 4–9
Math Charmers: Tantalizing Tidbits for the Mind
Alfred S. Posamentier
Paper folding, paradoxical riddles, and secret patterns reveal the hidden magic inside geometry and algebra through quic
Ages 11–17
Sonny's Bridge: Jazz Legend Sonny Rollins Finds His Groove
Barry Wittenstein
Witness the transformation of jazz legend Sonny Rollins as he leaves the stage to find a brand new sound playing his sax
Ages 4–8
Now & Ben
Gene Barretta
Compare the past and present to see how Benjamin Franklin's clever inventions and big ideas changed the way we live toda
Ages 5–9
American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
Sherri L. Smith, Elizabeth Wein
Determined Black pilots in the early 20th century rise above segregation and systemic barriers to claim their rightful p
Ages 12–18
Even an Octopus Needs a Home
Irene Kelly
Detailed illustrations reveal the clever ways creatures across the animal kingdom build, find, and protect the secret sp
Ages 5–9
Melonhead #1
Melonhead and the We-Fix-It Company
Katy Kelly
Third-grader Melonhead has a mind full of big ideas that lead to zany, unintended adventures and plenty of humorous trou
Ages 7–10
Grandpa Loves
Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Double-page illustrations capture the quiet magic found in the everyday games and shared moments between a grandfather a
Ages 2–6
DK Eyewitness
Medieval Life
Andrew Langley
Knights, royalty, and everyday peasants come to life in this detailed look at the bustling cities and religious traditio
Ages 8–12
Mumpley Middle School Mystery #2
The Amazing Wilmer Dooley
Fowler DeWitt
Wilmer Dooley is determined to win the state science fair with his bacteria project, but he has to stop his arch-nemesis
Ages 8–12
Animals and Their Amazing Abilities #1
Orangutan Hats and Other Tools Animals Use
Richard Haynes
For the child who loves asking 'why?' and 'how?', this look at animal intelligence reveals the clever ways wild creature
Ages 7–10
Gladiator Science #1
Armor, Weapons, and Arena Combat
Allison Lassieur
For the curious learner fascinated by ancient history and how things work, this guide reveals the specialized tools and
Ages 8–12
