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Building & Engineering

148 books about building & engineering

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Chapter Books Middle Grade Graphic Novels

Cover of Trouble River

For the child who needs to see that bravery isn't the absence of fear, but the choice to keep moving forward when things

Cover of Inventors You Should Know About

Inventors You Should Know About

Phillip W. Simpson

For the curious child who loves to take things apart and see how they work, this guide introduces the diverse brilliant

Ages 6–9

Cover of Dinosaurs

Encyclopedia Prehistorica #1

Robert Sabuda, Matthew Reinhart

For the child who is captivated by the prehistoric world and loves to see how things work. This engineering marvel bring

Cover of Sacred Places

Philemon Sturges

For the child curious about why certain buildings are special, this poetic journey explores how different people around

Cover of Real-Life Robots

Real-Life Robots

For the child who asks how machines work and wants to see real robots in action. This early reader explores high-tech he

Cover of The Absolute Value of Mike

The Absolute Value of Mike

Kathryn Erskine

For the child who feels like a disappointment because they learn differently, this story celebrates finding your own uni

Cover of Raging Floods

Awesome Forces of Nature

Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

For the curious child who wants to understand the power of water, this guide explores how floods happen and how communit

Cover of Ellen Ochoa

Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso

For the child who loves looking at the stars and needs to see that hard work and a passion for science can lead to a his

Cover of Ocean Divers

For the curious explorer fascinated by the deep sea, this guide dives into the history and high-tech gear used to reach

Cover of Dive! The Story of Breathing Underwater

Dive! The Story of Breathing Underwater

For curious kids fascinated by the deep sea, this guide reveals the incredible engineering and history behind how humans

Cover of The Picture History of Great Inventors

The Picture History of Great Inventors

Gillian Clements

For the child who constantly asks 'how does that work?', this illustrated timeline explores the brilliant minds and acci

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Knights and Castles

Rupert Matthews

For the curious child fascinated by medieval armor and fortresses, this guide offers an engaging look at the daily lives

Cover of Weather and Climate

Usborne Science & Experiments

Weather and Climate

Fiona Watt, Francis Wilson

For the curious student who wonders why the sky changes and wants to track the rain: a hands-on guide to understanding t

Cover of Computers

Usborne Hotshots

For the curious child asking how a computer actually 'thinks.' This vintage guide uses detailed illustrations to explain

Cover of The Egyptians

Usborne Starting Point History

Rebecca Treays, Jane Chisholm

For the curious child fascinated by mummies and pyramids, this visual guide brings the wonders of the Nile and the myste

Cover of Leonardo da Vinci

Usborne Reading

Leonardo da Vinci

For the curious child who loves to doodle and build: discover how one man's endless questions changed art and science fo

Cover of Seven Voyages: How China's Treasure Fleet Conquered the Sea

Seven Voyages: How China's Treasure Fleet Conquered the Sea

Laurence Bergreen, Sara Fray

For the child fascinated by history and massive machines, this book reveals how China's treasure fleet explored the worl

Cover of Look Inside Ancient Egypt

Usborne Look Inside

Look Inside Ancient Egypt

Rob Lloyd Jones

For the curious child fascinated by mummies and pyramids. This interactive journey uses hidden flaps to reveal the secre

Cover of Lunch Money

Andrew Clements School Stories #7

Andrew Clements

For the budding entrepreneur who sees every opportunity as a business venture. This story explores how to balance ambiti

Cover of Tesla's Attic

The Accelerati Trilogy #1

Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman

For the child adjusting to a new home who loves to tinker, explore, and uncover hidden secrets in the most ordinary plac

Cover of Top Secret Toys

Vincent Shadow #1

Top Secret Toys

For the young dreamer who loves to build, experiment, and solve puzzles, this high-stakes adventure celebrates the power

Cover of Collector's Handbook: Friendship @ Your Fingertips

Collector's Handbook: Friendship @ Your Fingertips

For the young fan of Heartlake City who wants to dive deep into the lives of the five friends while exploring the values

Cover of Crossing Niagara: The Death-Defying Tightrope Adventures of the Great Blondin

Crossing Niagara: The Death-Defying Tightrope Adventures of the Great Blondin

For the child who loves to test their limits, this breathtaking true story of a master aerialist explores what it means

Cover of Who Built the Pyramids?

Usborne Starting Point History

Who Built the Pyramids?

Jane Chisholm, Struan Reid

For the curious child who wonders how massive monuments were built without modern tools. This guide explores the people

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