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Building & Engineering
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:
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(1383)
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(107)
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(80)
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(63)
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(23)
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(10)
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3–5
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The LEGO Movie
A Cuckoo Adventure
Samantha Brooke
Join Unikitty on a fast-paced, colorful trek through Cloud Cuckoo Land in this high-energy story based on her big-screen
Ages 4–8
The Boneshaker
Kate Milford
For the child who loves taking things apart to see how they work and feels a tingle of excitement when a story takes a t
Ages 10–14
Dog on a... #2
Dog on a Digger
Kate Prendergast
While riding along on a big excavator, a loyal dog spots a puppy in trouble and uses his cleverness and the heavy machin
Ages 3–7
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12–18 yrs
58 books
A Wizard from the Start: The Incredible Boyhood and Amazing Inventions of Thomas Edison
Don Brown
A boy who was called slow by his teacher conducts messy experiments in his basement and dreams of the inventions that wi
Ages 6–9
Maker Girl and Professor Smarts #1
Maker Girl and Professor Smarts
Jasmine Florentine
For the curious child who loves to tinker, build, and solve problems, this high energy adventure celebrates the power of
Ages 7–10
The Science Behind DC Comics Super Heroes
The Science Behind Superman's Strength
Agnieszka Biskup
For the young fan who wonders if they could ever lift a car like a superhero, this book uses Superman's feats to introdu
Ages 8–12
Cleared for Takeoff
Rowland White
Legendary pilots, iconic aircraft, and hands-on flight projects fill this high-flying guide to the history and science o
Ages 8–14
Stairway Decodables
Sid Will Fix It
Tiffany Renando, Leanna Koch
For the child who loves helping others and wants to see how their own hands can solve problems. Sid uses his tool kit to
Ages 5–7
Today I Show
Today I Show: Picture Book About Hardware
Joey Kenson
For the curious toddler who points at every tool in the garage or hardware store, this book introduces the names and fac
Ages 2–5
Energy Journeys
From Falling Water to Electric Car
Ian Graham
Follow the incredible scientific journey of energy as it transforms from a rushing waterfall into the power that moves a
Ages 8–11
Usborne Talkabout
Then and Now
Heather Amery
For the child who asks why Grandma didn't have a tablet or how people traveled before cars. This visual guide makes the
Ages 4–8
How It Works #2
Castle
David Macaulay
From the digging of the moat to the final battle at the portcullis, watch a medieval fortress rise from the ground to de
Ages 4–8
Space
Space Walks
Kathleen W. Deady
For the curious child who gazes at the stars and wonders what it actually feels like to float in the dark void of space
Ages 6–9
Sidney #1
Dog for a Day
Dick Gackenbach
Sydney’s latest invention is a total disaster: after turning a football into a toaster, he accidentally swaps bodies wit
Ages 4–8
Lighthouses
Arthur Smith
For the curious student fascinated by how things are built and the lonely, heroic lives of those who kept sailors safe t
Ages 10–14
Totally Amazing Facts
Totally Amazing Facts about Military Sea and Air Vehicles
Cari Meister
For the curious child who loves high-speed tech and heavy machinery, this trivia-packed guide explores the powerful vehi
Ages 8–12
25 Women Who...
25 Women Who Thought of It First
Jill Sherman
For the curious student who dreams of inventing something new. This collection profiles 25 trailblazing women whose idea
Ages 8–12
Tyrannosaurus Rex: The Tyrant King
John Sibbick
For the young explorer captivated by giants: this immersive pop-up experience brings a massive T-Rex to life while teach
Ages 6–10
How to Build a Hug
Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville
For the child who experiences the world intensely and finds traditional affection overwhelming, this story celebrates fi
Ages 4–8
One, Five, Many
Květa Pacovská
Paper doors, mirrors, and bright cutouts turn the numbers one through ten into a tactile playground of colors and shapes
Ages 2–5
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Castles
Lesley Sims
For the curious child fascinated by knights and fortresses, this accessible history explains how castles were built, liv
Ages 6–9
Leviathan #1
Leviathan
Scott Westerfeld
A fugitive prince and a girl disguised as a soldier meet aboard a massive airship as steam-powered machines clash with g
Ages 10–14
Panorama Pops
San Francisco: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape
Charlotte Trounce
For the child preparing for a family trip or the little traveler who wants to keep a piece of the Golden City in their p
Ages 3–10
Urban Roosts: Where Birds Nest in the City
Barbara Bash
Look closely at the skyscrapers, bridges, and traffic signs to see how resourceful birds have built surprising homes in
Ages 6–10
