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Building & Engineering

428 books about building & engineering

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Cover of Forces and Movement (Push, Pull, Fast, Slow and More)

Forces and Movement (Push, Pull, Fast, Slow and More)

For the curious preschooler who wonders why balls roll and blocks fall. This simple guide uses clear visuals to introduc

Cover of Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

James Dean, Kimberly Dean

For the child curious about how things fly, this story turns a history lesson into a groovy adventure about perseverance

Cover of Muslim Contributions

Muslim Contributions

Baby Professor

For the curious learner who loves to know how things work, this guide explores the incredible scientific and mathematica

Ages 5–9

Cover of How to Measure the Physical Properties of Matter

How to Measure the Physical Properties of Matter

For the curious child who asks 'how big' or 'how heavy,' this book introduces the fundamental ways we measure and unders

Cover of Older Than Granny Historic Buildings, Statues and Monuments in the USA

Older Than Granny Historic Buildings, Statues and Monuments in the USA

For the curious explorer who wonders about the stories behind famous landmarks. Introduce your child to America's histor

Cover of Naming Liberty

For the child curious about their family roots or the meaning of American symbols. This story links a girl's journey to

Cover of The Atomic Age

For the curious middle-grader fascinated by how the world changed after the discovery of nuclear power, from scientific

Cover of Who Were the Mayans and What Did They Give the World?

Who Were the Mayans and What Did They Give the World?

For the curious student fascinated by ancient mysteries and hidden cities. This guide reveals how a clever civilization

Cover of The 7 Great Cities of Ancient Mesopotamia

The 7 Great Cities of Ancient Mesopotamia

For the curious child fascinated by the dawn of civilization. This visual guide introduces the ancient cities and empire

Cover of Who Built the First Human Civilization? Ancient Mesopotamia

Who Built the First Human Civilization? Ancient Mesopotamia

For the curious student starting to wonder how cities and writing began. This book simplifies the vast history of Sumer

Cover of The Story of Electricity

The Story of Electricity

For the curious learner who wonders how the world powers up. This guide traces the history of electricity and offers saf

Cover of B. Franklin, Printer

B. Franklin, Printer

For the student who wonders how a printer's apprentice became a world-renowned inventor and statesman through hard work

Cover of The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

For the child who loves to build and create, this inspiring true story shows how one artist's big dreams and hard work b

Cover of What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

For the child who is always asking 'Why?' and loves to tinker with things, this playful look at Ben Franklin celebrates

Cover of Do-It-Yourself Day

Do-It-Yourself Day

For the curious toddler who wants to help with every household repair or building project using their own tiny hands.

Cover of From Cell Phones to VOIP

From Cell Phones to VOIP

For the curious child who wonders how their tablet works and wants to discover the real-life inventors behind today's bi

Cover of Technology, Gadgets and Inventions That You Can Make

Technology, Gadgets and Inventions That You Can Make

For the curious child who loves to ask how things work, this guide explores real-world breakthroughs and the brilliant m

Cover of Warlord's Fish, The

Warlord's Fish, The

Virginia Walton Pilegard

For the child who loves to see how things work, this story explores how ancient tools and clever thinking can turn a sca

Cover of Edison

Mouse Adventures #3

Torben Kuhlmann

For the child with a boundless sense of wonder about how things work, this cinematic adventure celebrates the spark of d

Cover of Time and the Clockmice, Etcetera

Time and the Clockmice, Etcetera

Peter Dickinson

For the child who loves to peer behind the scenes of how things work and needs a reminder that even the smallest creatur

Cover of Iron Thunder

For the child grappling with the weight of new responsibilities and the need to protect their family during times of nat

Cover of Leonardo, Beautiful Dreamer

Leonardo, Beautiful Dreamer

For the child who feels like a daydreamer or struggles to finish projects, this stunning biography celebrates a life of

Cover of Thomas and the Great Railway Show

The Railway Series #35

Thomas and the Great Railway Show

Christopher Awdry

For the child who loves the hum of an engine and the history of the rails, this collection explores the pride and cooper

Cover of Very Old Engines

The Railway Series #20

Very Old Engines

For the child who loves to hear about 'the olden days,' this collection celebrates the wisdom and stories that come with

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