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Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Building & Engineering

178 books about building & engineering

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Board Books Picture Books Early Readers

Cover of Andrew Henry's Meadow

Andrew Henry's Meadow

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

Cover of The Most Magnificent Thing

The Most Magnificent #1

The Most Magnificent Thing

Ashley Spires

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

Ages 3–8

Cover of The Top Job

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

Cover of Our Ancestors Built Them : Architecture of the Olden Times

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

Cover of Lindbergh: The Tale of a Flying Mouse

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.

Cover of Armstrong

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

Cover of Home Sweet Home

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 Demolition

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

Cover of Rain School

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 600 Black Spots

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

Cover of China and The Great Wall

China and The Great Wall

For the child curious about the wonders of the world and how humans build lasting monuments.

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

Cover of Let's Get to Work!

Let's Get to Work!

For the toddler who is fascinated by every passing digger and bulldozer. This sturdy interactive book lets little hands

Cover of Jock the New Engine

The Railway Series #34

Jock the New Engine

Christopher Awdry

For the child who wants to prove they have what it takes to join the team, even when they look or feel a bit different f

Cover of Robotics for Babies

Baby University #15

Robotics for Babies

Chris Ferrie, Sarah Kaiser

For the curious toddler who wonders how their toys work: introduce the building blocks of technology through simple shap

Cover of What Makes It Go?

Red Rocket Readers #24

What Makes It Go?

For the curious preschooler who loves trucks and toys. This simple guide helps young children understand the energy and

Cover of The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines

Mike Berenstain

For the curious child who stops at every construction site. Explore the power and purpose of heavy machinery through a f

Cover of Push or Pull

Red Rocket Readers #18

For the curious young explorer who wants to know how the world works. This simple guide uses real-life examples to expla

Cover of All about Homes

All about Homes

For the curious child who wonders how people live in other parts of the world, this photographic guide celebrates the ma

Cover of What Is It Made Of?

Red Rocket Readers

What Is It Made Of?

For the curious preschooler who wants to know how the world is built: a simple guide to identifying wood, metal, plastic

Cover of Building Roads

Red Rocket Readers

For the child who stops at every construction site. This simple guide uses real photos to show how big machines work tog

Cover of Simple Technology

Red Rocket Readers

Simple Technology

For the curious child who wonders how big things move, this simple guide introduces the helpful tools and machines we us

Cover of Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child curious about how things fly, this story turns a history lesson into a groovy adventure about perseverance

Cover of Forces and Movement (Push, Pull, Fast, Slow and More)

Forces and Movement (Push, Pull, Fast, Slow and More)

For the curious preschooler who wonders why balls roll and blocks fall. This simple guide uses clear visuals to introduc

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