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Building & Engineering Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Building & Engineering

352 books about building & engineering

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Cover of Many Voices Building Erie, The Canal That Changed America

Many Voices Building Erie, The Canal That Changed America

For the curious child who asks how the world was built, this deep dive explores the ambition, engineering, and human cos

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 Big Book of Big Machines

Usborne Big Books

Big Book of Big Machines

Minna Lacey

For the child who stops at every construction site, this oversized book brings the world's most massive vehicles to life

Ages 4–7

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

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 Girls Can Do Anything!

Girls Can Do Anything!

For the little girl who needs a reminder that her potential is limitless, this vibrant book celebrates every dream from

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 Catch That Crook!

Marvel Super Hero Squad

Catch That Crook!

Michael Anthony Steele

For the action loving child who is just beginning to recognize words and loves building worlds, this high energy chase b

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 The Big Red Bus

The Big Red Bus

For the child who gets frustrated by unexpected delays, this rhythmic tale turns a chaotic traffic jam into a playful ex

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 Colors

Steam Train, Dream Train

Sherri Duskey Rinker

For the toddler who loves anything with wheels, this sturdy board book uses favorite construction trucks to introduce th

Cover of Rocket Science for Babies

Baby University #3

Rocket Science for Babies

For the curious toddler who wants to know how the world works, this simple board book breaks down the complex physics of

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 Jackhammer Sam

For the child who is mesmerized by the roar of machinery and the rhythm of the city. A loud, energetic celebration of co

Cover of Homes in the Wild

Homes in the Wild

For the child who loves building forts or feels curious about how families stay safe, this look at animal architecture c

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 Debugging You Can Fix It!

Debugging You Can Fix It!

Patricia M. Stockland

For the child who gets frustrated when things don't work right away. This simple guide introduces the basics of finding

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

Cover of Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea

For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c

Cover of Maisy Plays

For the toddler discovering the magic of their own imagination, this colorful board book celebrates the simple joys of a

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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