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429 books about building & engineering

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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

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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

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Usborne Hotshots

Computers

Lisa Miles

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

Ages 7–11

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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

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Usborne Beginners

Rubbish and Recycling

Stephanie Turnbull

For the curious child who wonders where their trash goes after the bin is emptied: explore the surprising journey of was

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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

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

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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

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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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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

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Usborne Beginners

For the child fascinated by how big machines work and the history of armored vehicles. Perfect for young history buffs a

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Colossal Cathedrals

Elizabeth Newbery

For the child who gazes up in wonder at massive buildings and wants to know how they were made. A simple, visual guide t

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

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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

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

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Robert Crowther Pop-Up Books

Deep Down Underground

Robert Crowther

For the inquisitive explorer who wonders what lies beneath the sidewalk: this interactive guide reveals the hidden world

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Robert Crowther Pop-Up Books

Amazing Pop-up Trucks

Robert Crowther

For the budding engineer fascinated by every garbage truck and bulldozer on the street, this interactive book brings the

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Computers How Digital Hardware Works

Perry E. Metzger

For the curious child who wonders what actually happens inside their favorite gadgets. This graphic guide demystifies th

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My World for Young Readers

For the child who loves exploring the natural world and wants to learn how forest animals build their homes and impact t

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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

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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

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Usborne Look Inside

Look Inside Things That Go

Rob Lloyd Jones

For the curious toddler who wants to know how things work, this interactive flap book reveals the hidden engines and inn

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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

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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

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