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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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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Newton and Curie #1
The Science Squirrels
Daniel Kirk
For the child who asks 'how' and 'why' about everything in nature. This playful story turns backyard observations into a
Ages 4–8
Ignatius MacFarland #2
Frequency Freak-out!
Paul Feig
After building a rocket to escape school bullies, Iggy lands in a strange dimension where he must expose a fraudulent di
Ages 8–12
Big Fat Notebooks
Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook
Grant Smith, Workman Publishing
For the middle schooler who feels overwhelmed by tech terminology, this friendly 'borrowed notes' guide turns complex co
Ages 11–14
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12–18 yrs
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Elements of Genius #1
Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray
Jess Keating
For the child who feels like an outsider because of their big brain or unique hobbies, this high-energy adventure celebr
Ages 8–12
Caroline Arnold's Dinosaurs #1
Dinosaurs All Around: An Artist's View of the Prehistoric World
Caroline Arnold
Step inside a specialized workshop where artists use fossil remains to construct life-size models of prehistoric giants.
Ages 8–12
LEGO Ninjago #4
Jay: Ninja of Lightning
Greg Farshtey
For the child who uses humor to hide their nerves or struggles to focus when it counts, this story explores finding the
Ages 6–9
The Accelerati Trilogy #2
Edison's Alley
Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman
Nick races against the secret Accelerati to find Nikola Tesla’s lost inventions, which seem to be leading him toward the
Ages 9–13
Usborne Cutaway Books
Cutaway Boats
Christopher Maynard
For the curious child who wants to know exactly how a massive cruise ship stays afloat or where the engines hide on a ra
Ages 7–11
Palazzo Inverso
D.B. Johnson
For the child who loves to look at things differently. This mesmerizing wordless journey through optical illusions encou
Ages 4–10
Vincent Shadow #2
The Top Secret Toys
Tim Kehoe
Twelve-year-old inventor Vincent Shadow must protect his secret laboratory when a neighborhood troublemaker discovers hi
Ages 8–12
Work Site Rhymes #2
Hammers, Drills, and Wrenches
Hope Vestergaard
For the curious child who loves watching projects come to life, these rhythmic poems celebrate the handy tools that buil
Ages 3–7
How to Spacewalk: Step-by-Step with Shuttle Astronauts
Kathryn Sullivan, Michael J. Rosen
For the child who dreams of the stars, this immersive guide takes you inside a real astronaut's boots to experience the
Ages 7–11
The Tree and the River
Aaron Becker
For the curious child marveling at how buildings grow and landscapes change. This wordless journey explores how human pr
Ages 5–9
The Life and Times #3
The Life and Times of the Ant
Charles Micucci
Tiny ants are masters of engineering and teamwork; see how they build, communicate, and survive in their complex undergr
Ages 6–10
Robert Crowther Pop-Up Books
Incredible Animal Alphabet
Robert Crowther
For the curious toddler who loves surprises, this interactive pop-up guide makes learning the alphabet a hands-on advent
Ages 2–5
Usborne Young Reading
The Story of Toilets, Telephones & Other Useful Inventions
Katie Daynes
For the curious child who asks how everything works, this book transforms everyday objects into a fascinating journey th
Ages 6–9
Who HQ
Who Was H. J. Heinz?
Michael Burgan
For the curious child who wonders how everyday things are made, this biography reveals the grit and heart behind one of
Ages 8–12
How It Works
How Robots Work
Jenny Moss, Nicola Ferrier
For the curious child who asks how their toys work, this clear guide explores the sensors and processors that bring robo
Ages 7–10
Jenny: The Airplane That Taught America to Fly
David Weitzman
Trace the history of the JN-4D biplane and meet the daring woman pilots who trained army cadets and flew the very first
Ages 8–12
The Science of Fairy Tales
A Huff-and-Puff Proof House and the Science of the Three Little Pigs
Gloria Koster
For the curious builder who wonders why some houses stand tall while others fall: this STEM-focused retelling explains t
Ages 6–9
Amelia Bedelia I Can Read! #10
Amelia Bedelia Under Construction
Herman Parish
When Amelia Bedelia takes care of the Hardy family's house, her literal-minded approach to instructions leads to a very
Ages 6–8
Wile E. Coyote Physical Science Genius
Zoom!: Wile E. Coyote Experiments with Speed and Velocity
Mark Weakland
For the child who loves cartoons but struggles with science homework, this book turns Wile E. Coyote's mishaps into memo
Ages 8–11
Dewey Bob
Judy Schachner
For the creative child who sees potential in every pebble and button but still feels a little lonely in their big world
Ages 3–7
Brand New Readers: Worm
Worm Builds
Kathy Caple
For the child who is just beginning to recognize words and needs a quick win to feel like a real reader.
Ages 4–6
