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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
By format:
Chapter Books
(1383)
Graphic Novels
(107)
Early Readers
(80)
Picture Books
(63)
Young Adult
(36)
Middle Grade
(23)
Poetry
(10)
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
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Graphic History
The Hindenburg Disaster
Matt Doeden
High-stakes history unfolds in a vivid graphic novel format as the world's most famous airship approaches its final, dis
Ages 8–12
Awesome Engines
Jet Planes
Mari C. Schuh, Gail Saunders-Smith, Stewart Bailey
For the curious child who stops and looks up every time they hear a roar in the sky. This guide brings the world of high
Ages 4–7
The Alfred Summer #1
The Alfred Summer
Jan Slepian
Four unlikely friends who feel like outcasts find a shared sense of purpose and courage when they team up to build a boa
Ages 9–12
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12–18 yrs
58 books
Smithsonian Little Explorer: Amazing Journeys Through Space
Spacewalks
Kathryn Clay
For the space-obsessed child who wants to know exactly how astronauts survive outside their ships, this guide explains t
Ages 6–9
Amazing Animal Architects
Amazing Animal Architects on Land
Rebecca Rissman
For the child who marvels at construction sites and backyard bugs, this book reveals the incredible engineering skills o
Ages 6–9
Usborne World History
Houses and Homes
Carol Bowyer
For the curious child wondering how people live in different lands and times: an illustrated journey through world archi
Ages 6–10
Penguin Young Readers
George Ferris, What a Wheel!
Barbara Lowell
One engineer battles skepticism and technical hurdles to build a massive, spinning marvel for the 1893 Chicago World's F
Ages 6–8
Wonder Readers: Find Out About
Find Out About Farming
Helen Gregory
For the curious child who wonders where their dinner comes from. This simple guide introduces the hard work and big mach
Ages 4–7
Space Chasers
Leland Melvin, Joe Caramagna
For the child who thrives in a team and dreams of the stars, this adventure shows how diverse skills and steady nerves s
Ages 8–12
Spacebusters #1
The Race to the Moon
Philip Wilkinson
For the child captivated by the stars, this guide explores the grit and teamwork that fueled the historic race to reach
Ages 7–10
Blackberry Hollow
Paul Peabody
Parnassus the bear is an inventor with a big heart. Follow his whimsical quest to help Tom McPaddy the frog get all the
Ages 7–11
Usborne Big Machines #1
Racing Cars
Clive Gifford
Realistic pictures and simple text bring the fast-paced world of racing to life by explaining the basics of different hi
Ages 5–8
From the Ground Up #2
Glass: Looking In, Looking Out
Larissa Theule
Spark your child's curiosity about the invisible marvels all around them, from ancient volcanic eruptions to the high-te
Ages 7–10
Robert Crowther Pop-Up Books
Amazing Pop-up Trucks
Robert Crowther
For the budding engineer fascinated by every garbage truck and bulldozer on the street, this interactive book brings the
Ages 4–8
City by Numbers
Stephen T. Johnson
For the child who loves to hunt for hidden details, this wordless urban adventure transforms city streets into a scaveng
Ages 3–8
Starting Point Science
What's Under the Ground?
Susan Mayes
For the curious child who wonders what happens beneath their feet, this guide reveals the hidden world of pipes, tunnels
Ages 4–8
Coaster
Betsy Duffey
Twelve-year-old Hart channels his feelings about his parents' divorce into a secret engineering project: building a real
Ages 8–12
Let's Build a Playground
Michael J. Rosen
For children who want to see the tangible results of teamwork and discover how their own big ideas can transform a neigh
Ages 5–9
Professor Branestawm #1
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm
Norman Hunter
Professor Branestawm's head is so full of wild inventions and brilliant ideas that he completely forgets ordinary life,
Ages 7–11
Bionicle Legends #2
Dark Destiny
Greg Farshtey
For the child who thrives on high stakes and complex worlds: a journey of resilience where unlikely heroes must step up
Ages 8–12
Who Was?
Who Was Milton Bradley?
Kirsten Anderson
For the child who loves game night and wonders how their favorite toys were invented. This biography shows how resilienc
Ages 8–12
Linking the Past and Present
What Did the Aztecs Do for Me?
Elizabeth Raum
For the curious student wondering why we study ancient history, this book reveals how Aztec inventions in food, science,
Ages 8–11
Dear America #14
The Great Railroad Race
Kristiana Gregory
For the young reader fascinated by how the world was built, this diary captures the grit and excitement of the race to f
Ages 8–14
My Lift-the-flap Plane Book
Angela Royston
For the curious preschooler preparing for their first flight or the child who is fascinated by how huge machines work be
Ages 2–5
