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Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Building & Engineering

50 books about building & engineering

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Journey to the Ocean's End

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

Cover of Here Lies the Librarian

Here Lies the Librarian

Richard Peck

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

Ages 10–14

Cover of It's Okay to Feel My Feelings

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

Cover of Dragon's Gate

Golden Mountain Chronicles #6

For the young reader navigating a difficult transition or feeling like an outsider, this story honors the grit required

Cover of Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung

Tom Swift Jr. #18

Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung

Victor Appleton II

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this adventure celebrates the thrill of inventing solutions to protect othe

Cover of Tom Swift and the Visitor from Planet X

Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #23

Tom Swift and the Visitor from Planet X

Victor Appleton II

For the curious child who loves to tinker and build, this classic adventure celebrates the thrill of scientific discover

Cover of B. Franklin, Printer

B. Franklin, Printer

For the student who wonders how a printer's apprentice became a world-renowned inventor and statesman through hard work

Cover of The Lost Hero

The Heroes of Olympus #1

For the child searching for their place in the world while navigating the pressure of high expectations and the need to

Cover of STEM Icons - Celebrating LGBTQ+ History

STEM Icons - Celebrating LGBTQ+ History

For students who want to see themselves in the world of science and innovation, this book celebrates the brilliance and

Cover of Iron Thunder

For the child grappling with the weight of new responsibilities and the need to protect their family during times of nat

Cover of Tom Swift and His Aquatomic Tracker

Tom Swift Jr. #23

Tom Swift and His Aquatomic Tracker

Victor Appleton II

For the teen who loves to build and solve problems: follow a young inventor as he uses his latest high-tech gadgets to s

Cover of Great Fire, The

Great Fire, The

For the child curious about how cities survive disasters, this gripping account uses real survivor stories to explain th

Cover of The Gilded Wolves

The Gilded Wolves

Roshani Chokshi

For the teen seeking a place where they belong and the courage to claim their rightful place in a world that tries to er

Cover of Foundation

For the reader curious about the future and how big ideas can save civilization, this epic journey explores the power of

Cover of Tom Swift and His Outpost in Space

Tom Swift Jr. #1

Tom Swift and His Outpost in Space

Victor Appleton II

For the curious child who dreams of building the future, this vintage adventure celebrates technical ingenuity and the t

Cover of Pigeon Post

Swallows and Amazons #6

For the child who thrives on autonomy and group projects, this classic celebrates the thrill of a summer spent solving p

Cover of House of the Red Fish

House of the Red Fish

Graham Salisbury

For the child grappling with the unfairness of the world, this story of perseverance follows a boy's attempt to restore

Cover of The Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles, #1)

Brotherband Chronicles #1

The Outcasts (Brotherband Chronicles, #1)

For the child who feels like an underdog and needs to see how unique skills and a band of loyal friends can turn 'outcas

Cover of Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship

Tom Swift and His Aerial Warship

Victor Appleton

For the young builder who dreams of grand inventions, this vintage adventure celebrates the power of big ideas and the t

Cover of Earth

For the curious learner who wonders how volcanoes form or why the weather changes. Explore our planet's inner workings t

Cover of Tom Swift and His Undersea Search

Tom Swift and His Undersea Search

Victor Appleton

For the teen who dreams of being an engineer or explorer. This classic adventure celebrates the grit and ingenuity requi

Cover of Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

Victor Appleton

For the young builder who dreams of speed and innovation. This classic adventure celebrates the spark of invention and t

Cover of Tom Swift and His Air Scout

Tom Swift and His Air Scout

Victor Appleton

For the aspiring engineer who dreams of building the future, this vintage adventure celebrates the power of technical sk

Cover of Tom Swift and His War Tank

Tom Swift and His War Tank

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this vintage adventure explores how big ideas and persistence can help solv

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