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Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Building & Engineering

349 books about building & engineering

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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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 Mad Scientists' Club

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

Cover of Black Inventors: 15 Inventions That Changed the World

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

Cover of The Most Magnificent Thing

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

Cover of The Story of the Wright Brothers

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

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 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 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 Tom Swift and His Triphibian Atomicar

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.

Cover of Tom Swift and the Cosmic Astronauts

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

Cover of Tom Swift and His Megascope Space Prober

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

Cover of Tom Swift and His 3-D Telejector

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

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 Egyptian Pyramids!

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

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

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 The Story of Benjamin Franklin

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

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 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 Aztec Technology and Art

Aztec Technology and Art

For the curious child fascinated by how things are built and the stories behind ancient civilizations.

Cover of Tom Swift and His Repelatron Skyway

Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #31

Tom Swift and His Repelatron Skyway

Victor Appleton II

For the budding engineer who loves to tinker and imagine the future. This classic tech-adventure celebrates the power of

Cover of Tom Swift and His Sonic Boom Trap

Tom Swift Jr. #32

Tom Swift and His Sonic Boom Trap

Victor Appleton II

For the child who loves gadgets and high-stakes adventure. This retro tech-thriller follows a young inventor using scien

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