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Building & Engineering

782 books about building & engineering

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Cover of Our Cities Depend on Us Rethinking Our Urban Areas to Fight Climate Change

Our Cities Depend on Us Rethinking Our Urban Areas to Fight Climate Change

Victoria Tentler-Krylov

For the child who asks big questions about the planet, this guide explores how our cities can be redesigned with nature

Cover of Invisible

For the teen who feels overlooked or struggles with social connections, this psychological story explores the thin line

Cover of Ultimate Field Trip 5: Blasting Off to Space Academy

Ultimate Field Trip #5

Ultimate Field Trip 5: Blasting Off to Space Academy

Susan E. Goodman

For the child who dreams of being an astronaut, this behind-the-scenes look at Space Camp shows exactly what it takes to

Ages 8–12

Cover of Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll!

Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll!

Catherine Thimmesh

For the curious child who loves taking things apart and wondering how they work, this book celebrates the fun of physics

Cover of Beavers!

My Incredible World

For the curious child who loves exploring the great outdoors. This photo-filled guide introduces young learners to the i

Cover of Weather and Climate Geography Facts and Experiments

Weather and Climate Geography Facts and Experiments

For the child who wonders why it rains or how wind begins, this interactive guide explains the science of the skies thro

Cover of Return of the Jedi

Return of the Jedi

For the early reader who loves toys and action, this LEGO adventure provides a familiar, playful entry point into a clas

Cover of The Amazing Book of LEGO Star Wars

The Amazing Book of LEGO Star Wars

For the young Star Wars fan ready to transition into reading, this visual guide uses familiar LEGO figures to explore a

Cover of Speed Camp

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the child learning to see past stereotypes, this story follows a young racer who discovers that skill and speed have

Cover of Free the Galaxy

DK Readers Level 2: LEGO Star Wars

Free the Galaxy

Himani Khatreja

For the child who loves heroes and needs a boost in reading confidence. Join the crew of the Ghost on a brave rescue mis

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Utterly Amazing Science

For the curious child who loves to tinker and take things apart. This interactive guide uses pop-ups and flaps to make c

Cover of The Howling Inferno

The Howling Inferno

Steve Barlow, Steve Skidmore

For the child who thrives under pressure and wants to be the hero, this interactive adventure builds confidence through

Cover of See Inside London

See Inside London

Rob Lloyd Jones

For the curious explorer preparing for a big city trip or dreaming of far-off places. Peel back the layers of London's m

Cover of See Inside Great Cities

See Inside Great Cities

Rob Lloyd Jones

For the curious explorer eager to see the world: peel back the layers of iconic global landmarks to discover how big cit

Cover of See Inside Ancient Rome

See Inside Ancient Rome

For the curious child who loves to peek behind the scenes, this interactive journey reveals the bustling streets, grand

Cover of See Inside Pirate Ships

See Inside Pirate Ships

Rob Lloyd Jones

For the curious child who wants to look behind the scenes: this interactive adventure lets little explorers peel back th

Cover of Boat: Discover boats and the marine world

Boat: Discover boats and the marine world

For the child who marvels at every ship in the harbor, this guide explores various watercraft and the mechanics of the m

Cover of Things that Float

Usborne First Skills #2

Things that Float

Annabel Thomas, Peter Bull

For the curious child who loves bath time experiments and wonders why a heavy boat stays on top of the water while a tin

Cover of Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared

Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared

For the curious child who loves taking things apart to see how they work, this graphic novel turns the complex physics o

Cover of Excavator's 123

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

Excavator's 123

Sherri Duskey Rinker

For the toddler who is fascinated by every passing truck, this sturdy board book turns basic counting into a high-energy

Cover of Homes in Many Cultures

Cultures Around the World #2

Homes in Many Cultures

Heather Adamson

For the curious child who wonders how other people live, this book explores the fascinating variety of homes across the

Cover of Skyscrapers

Awesome Engineering

For the curious child who gazes up at city skylines and wonders how those massive towers stay standing against wind and

Cover of Science with Batteries

Usborne Science & Experiments

Science with Batteries

For the curious child who loves to tinker, this hands-on guide turns household items into a laboratory for exploring how

Cover of Pickles to Pittsburgh

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs #2

Pickles to Pittsburgh

For the child with a vivid imagination who wonders what happens to the things in their dreams, this sequel explores a wo

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