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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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Satellites Learn All about Satellites and Their Special Missions to Connect, Inform, and Protect All of Us on Planet Earth
Kate Peridot
For the curious child who wonders how we get GPS signals or weather reports, this guide reveals the high-tech world of s
Ages 9–11
Spare Parts
Rebecca Emberley, Ed Emberley
For the child who loves taking things apart to see how they work. This rhythmic exploration celebrates how bits and bobs
Ages 3–7
Cruisin'
Motorcycles
Ellen Kahaner
From early history to the roar of modern racing, see exactly how motorcycles work, how they are built, and why they domi
Ages 7–12
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12–18 yrs
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My World of Science
Using Electricity
Angela Royston
For the curious child who asks how everything works, from the muscles in their arms to why a ball falls when dropped.
Ages 5–8
Learning About Waves
Radio Waves
Julia Garstecki
For the curious student who wonders how invisible signals make their favorite music and gadgets work. This graphic-style
Ages 7–10
Fueling the Future
Wind Energy
Elizabeth Raum
For the curious child asking where electricity comes from. This clear guide introduces how giant turbines turn a breeze
Ages 7–10
The Magic School Bus #8
The Electric Field Trip
Joanna Cole
Ms. Frizzle’s class shrinks down to travel through power lines, showing exactly how electricity moves from the town grid
Ages 5–9
LEGO City
Catch That Crook!
Michael Anthony Steele
For the action loving child who is just beginning to recognize words and loves building worlds, this high energy chase b
Ages 4–8
Usborne Cutaways
Cutaway Cars
Clive Gifford
For the curious child who wants to know exactly how an engine works, this guide peels back the layers of iconic cars to
Ages 7–11
My World #1
Homes in My World
Ella Cane
Real-life photographs showcase the incredible variety of places people call home, from tall city buildings to houses on
Ages 3–7
Awesome Race Cars
Dragsters
Matt Doeden
For the child who is fascinated by speed and engines, this high-octane guide explains the mechanics and thrill of profes
Ages 7–12
The Little Snowplow
Lora Koehler
While the big trucks doubt he can handle the drifts, a small snowplow trains in secret to prove that heart and preparati
Ages 3–7
Lynn Curlee's Wonders of the World
Parthenon
Lynn Curlee
For the curious child who marvels at how massive things are built, this exploration of Ancient Greece brings the Parthen
Ages 8–12
Music It Up!
Tuneful Tubes
Karen Latchana Kenney
For the curious maker who loves music and experiments. This hands-on guide turns everyday household items into functiona
Ages 6–9
Bumper-To-Bumper Stroller Cars
Nick Lu
For the car-obsessed toddler who wants to take their favorite vehicles everywhere, this unfolding play mat transforms re
Ages 0–3
Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon
Catherine Thimmesh
For the child who wonders how big dreams actually happen. This behind-the-scenes look reveals the massive, coordinated e
Ages 9–12
Events That Changed Your World
The Wright Brothers Take Their First Flight
Rachel Werner
For the child who loves to build and needs to see that even the most famous inventors had to try, fail, and try again be
Ages 7–10
Cycle City #2
Bicycle Bash
Alison Farrell
For the child fascinated by wheels and gadgets who loves to pore over every tiny detail. This immersive world celebrates
Ages 3–6
King Arthur's Camelot
Lisa Rojany-Buccieri
For the child who loves to step inside their favorite stories: this immersive pop-up experience brings the legendary wor
Ages 7–12
Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books
Santa's Surprises
Ernest Nister
For the curious child who loves a bit of Christmas magic and hands-on discovery. This vintage-style book uses moving pic
Ages 3–6
You Choose: Industrial Revolution
Immigrants Who Built an Empire
Jessica Gunderson
For the child curious about how the world around them was built and the courageous people who left everything behind to
Ages 8–12
Michelangelo's World
Piero Ventura
The Italian Renaissance comes alive through the eyes of the master sculptor, painter, and architect who shaped the beaut
Ages 8–12
882 1/2 Amazing Answers to Your Questions about the Titanic
Hugh Brewster, Laurie Coulter
From its grand launch to its rediscovery on the ocean floor, every detail of the Titanic’s journey is revealed through d
Ages 8–12
The Mouse Mansion #1
The Mouse Mansion
Karina Schaapman
Best friends Sam and Julia navigate a sprawling miniature world filled with secret hiding places and cozy rooms built ju
Ages 4–8