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Building & Engineering

782 books about building & engineering

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Harry and the Dinosaurs #2

Harry and the Robots

For the child coping with a loved one's absence, this story shows how imagination and creative play can provide comfort

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Pop-Up Cities #1

For the curious young explorer preparing for their first big trip or dreaming of famous sights, this intricate pop-up bo

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Hello Kitty: Phonics Reading Program #12

Found Friend

Quinlan B. Lee

For the child who wants to help every animal they see. A gentle introduction to community helpers and the responsibility

Ages 4–8

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Molly on the Moon

Mary Robinette Kowal

For the child who has to choose which favorite toys to keep before a big move. A scientifically grounded look at adaptin

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Let's Find Out About Simple Machines

Inclined Planes

Martha E. H. Rustad

For the curious learner who wants to know how ramps and slides work, this guide shows how simple surfaces help us move h

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And the Robot Went ...

Michelle Robinson

For the child who loves to tinker and build. Join a group of animal friends as they follow instructions to assemble a no

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San Francisco: A 3D Keepsake Cityscape

Charlotte Trounce

For the child preparing for a family trip or the little traveler who wants to keep a piece of the Golden City in their p

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For the child who feels like they don't fit the 'standard' definition of smart or talented, this story celebrates the un

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Christopher Lampton

For the curious child asking 'why does the ground shake?', this clear guide explains the powerful forces beneath our fee

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Monster Machines

Caroline Bingham

For the child who is fascinated by everything that goes vroom and clank. Discover the awe-inspiring world of heavy-duty

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A Favorite Story in Rhythm and Rhyme

Three Little Pigs

Susan Sandvig Walker

For the child learning that taking your time and doing a job right the first time is worth the extra effort. A simple, s

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Usborne World History

Anthony Marks, Graham Tingay

For the curious learner eager to explore the ancient world, this guide brings the Roman Empire to life through vibrant d

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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

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Zac's Train Set

For the early learner gaining confidence, this repetitive and gentle story celebrates the simple pride of building and p

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Big Fat Notebooks

Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook

Grant Smith, Workman Publishing

For the middle schooler who feels overwhelmed by tech terminology, this friendly 'borrowed notes' guide turns complex co

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Jenny: The Airplane That Taught America to Fly

For the child fascinated by how things work and the pioneers who took to the skies, this history of the Jenny biplane ce

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The Astronaut's Guide to Leaving the Planet: Everything You Need to Know, from Training to Re-entry

For the child who gazes at the stars and wonders what it actually takes to get there, this former NASA commander shares

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Fred Flintstone's Adventures with Simple Machines #1

Fred Flintstone's Adventures with Pulleys: Work Smarter, Not Harder

For the curious learner who wonders how heavy things get moved. Fred Flintstone makes physics fun by showing how pulleys

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For the child who is fascinated by engines and speed, this guide explores the history, mechanics, and exciting world of

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Awesome Forces of Nature

Shattering Earthquakes

Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury

For the curious child who wants to understand why the ground shakes, this guide uses science and history to explain the

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Bomb: The Graphic Novel

For the child who asks how the modern world began, this cinematic history explores the high-stakes science and moral wei

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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

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For the curious student who wants to know the true story behind the world's most powerful weapon and the spies who tried

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Zelda's Big Adventure

For the child who has a big dream that others find silly, Zelda's journey shows how to stay focused on your goals even w

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