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Building & Engineering

521 books about building & engineering

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Professor Branestawm #2

Professor Branestawm's Treasure Hunt

For the curious child who loves to tinker and experiment. Discover the hilarious chaos of an eccentric inventor whose ga

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DK Readers Level 1

For the young action fan who is just starting to decode words and loves high-stakes hero stories with cool vehicles.

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DK Readers Level 2

Ninja, Go!

Julia March

For the young action fan who thrives on teamwork and heroics, this early reader builds confidence through a familiar wor

Ages 5–7

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Frank O. Gehry Outside in

For the child who loves to build, this look at Frank Gehry's unconventional process shows how messy sketches and big ide

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Amazing Machines #2

Marvelous Motorcycles

For the machine-obsessed toddler who loves things that go zoom, this energetic guide introduces the world of motorcycles

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Wonder Readers: Find Out About

For the curious child who wonders where their dinner comes from. This simple guide introduces the hard work and big mach

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My First Truck Book

Andrea Maglio-Macullar

For the truck-obsessed toddler who points at every big vehicle on the road. This simple guide helps little ones name and

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Eyewitness Books

For the curious child captivated by knights and castles, this visual guide brings the Middle Ages to life through stunni

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What Was the Great Chicago Fire?

Janet B. Pascal

For the curious child who is fascinated by disasters and wonders how a single spark could change an entire city forever.

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Fun Facts Picture Book for Kids #4

Berlin Fun Facts Picture Book

Marilyn Trueluck

For the child preparing for a family trip or curious about the world, this guide uses bright photos and simple facts to

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Stairway Decodables: My First Science Concepts #3

Pushes and Pulls

For the curious learner who wonders how toys move and balls fly, this book explains the invisible forces behind every pu

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City of the Gods

Caroline Arnold

For the curious child fascinated by ancient mysteries, this photo-essay brings the towering pyramids and lost streets of

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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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Eyewitness Books

Philip Wilkinson

For the curious child who stares at construction sites or wonders how old castles stay up, this visual guide reveals the

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Moon Landing Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Pop-up

For the young explorer fascinated by how things work, this intricate pop-up book brings the historic 1969 moon landing t

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Perfect for young engineers who marvel at how things work, this visual guide tracks the powerful machines that connected

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Where Do Horses Go When It Rains? Questions and Answers about Farm Buildings

Katherine Rawson

For the curious child wondering how animals stay dry during a storm, this book explores the clever ways farm buildings p

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The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants

The Spooky Tale of the Horrifyingly Haunted Hack-a-ween

For the child who loves tech and spooky surprises, this LEGO adventure follows Jack and Parker as they use their ghost-h

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How to Build a Hug: Temple Grandin and Her Amazing Squeeze Machine

Amy Guglielmo, Jacqueline Tourville

For the child who experiences the world intensely and finds traditional affection overwhelming, this story celebrates fi

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The Ratbridge Chronicles #1

Here Be Monsters!

For the child who feels like an outsider or loves discovering secret worlds. This immersive adventure celebrates finding

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Ernest Nister's Antique Moving Picture Books

Santa's Surprises

For the curious child who loves a bit of Christmas magic and hands-on discovery. This vintage-style book uses moving pic

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Phineas L. MacGuire #1

Phineas L. MacGuire... Erupts!

Frances O'Roark Dowell

For the child who struggles when plans change or they have to work with someone new, this funny story highlights the une

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Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child who feels nervous about group projects or science experiments. Join Pete and his friends as they navigate

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Invention and Technology

For the child who constantly asks how things work, this historical guide explores the brilliant minds and mechanical bre

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