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353 books about building & engineering

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Andrew Henry's Meadow

For the child whose big ideas and elaborate projects feel like a 'nuisance' to others. This classic celebrates finding y

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Inspiring Lives

Black Inventors: 15 Inventions That Changed the World

Inspire your young creator with the incredible true stories of African American pioneers who invented everything from ho

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The Mad Scientists' Club #1

The Mad Scientists' Club

Bertrand R. Brinley

For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems through logic. This classic series celebrates group ingenuity and t

Ages 8–12

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The Most Magnificent #1

The Most Magnificent Thing

For the child who struggles when a project doesn't turn out perfectly, this story models how to handle creative frustrat

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Our Ancestors Built Them : Architecture of the Olden Times

For the budding builder who wonders how people lived long ago. This visual guide explores the structures and monuments c

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The Story of the Wright Brothers

Annette Whipple

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this biography shows how big dreams take flight through perseverance and cu

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Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

For the child who wants to understand what their parents do all day and needs a boost of pride in their family's unique

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Tom Swift Jr. #25

Tom Swift and His Triphibian Atomicar

Victor Appleton II

For the young reader who dreams of inventing the impossible and using their cleverness to help others in far-off lands.

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Tom Swift Jr. #19

Tom Swift and His 3-D Telejector

Victor Appleton II

For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems through invention. A young scientist uses his technical skills to f

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Tom Swift Jr. #20

Tom Swift and His Megascope Space Prober

Victor Appleton II

For the budding scientist who feels the pressure of competition or the sting of being copied, this adventure celebrates

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Mouse Adventures #1

Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse

Torben Kuhlmann

For the child who feels small in a big world or needs to find a creative way around a difficult obstacle.

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Tom Swift Jr. #24

Tom Swift and the Cosmic Astronauts

Victor Appleton II

For the young dreamer who loves solving problems and persists even when a project fails, this adventure celebrates the p

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Mouse Adventures #2

Torben Kuhlmann

For the child who feels small in a big world but has grand ambitions, this story shows how curiosity and hard work can r

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The S.Q.U.I.D. Squad #5

Journey to the Ocean's End

For the child with big dreams and a tinkering spirit, this classic tale explores the incredible heights human ambition c

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For the machine-loving toddler who finds excitement in loud noises and big changes, this rhythmic story turns a demoliti

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Children's Ancient History Books

Egyptian Pyramids!

Left Brain Kids

For the curious learner who is fascinated by ancient wonders. This guide explores the engineering marvels and historical

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Library Mouse #3

Home Sweet Home

For the child facing a big change at home or school, follow two mice as they turn a disruptive renovation into a creativ

Cover of Future Cities

For the child who asks how things work and wonders what the world will look like when they grow up. This book explores s

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Here Lies the Librarian

For the girl who feels more at home in a garage than a gown, this witty historical tale celebrates finding your voice an

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It's Okay to Feel My Feelings

For the child or student feeling the heavy weight of academic pressure and the need to fit into a rigid system. Helps re

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The Story of Benjamin Franklin

Shannon Anderson

For the curious child who loves to tinker and wonder how the world works. This biography shows how one man's big ideas h

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600 Black Spots

David A. Carter

For the child who loves to tinker and explore, this sophisticated pop-up book turns counting into a mesmerizing game of

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For the child learning about the value of education and hard work, even when things don't last. A moving look at how com

Cover of Why Do Trains Stay on Track? Train Books for Kids

Why Do Trains Stay on Track? Train Books for Kids

For the curious child who asks 'how' and 'why' about every machine they see. This book uses real photos to explain the c

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