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782 books about building & engineering

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S.M.A.R.T.S. #1

S.M.A.R.T.S. and the Droid of Doom

Melinda Metz

For the child who loves figuring out how things work and thrives when solving puzzles with friends.

Ages 8–12

Guitar Genius

Kim Tomsic

For the child who is always taking things apart to see how they work, this inspiring story shows how curiosity and tinke

Ages 5–10

Pull the Lever: Who's On the Farm?

Nicola Baxter

For the curious toddler who loves to touch and move everything. This interactive farm adventure uses sturdy levers to he

Ages 1–4

The Midnight Brigade

Adam Borba

For the child who feels invisible and struggles to speak up, even when they have a big secret to share or a family probl

Ages 8–12

Almost Underwear: How a Piece of Cloth Traveled from Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars

Jonathan Roth

For the curious child who wonders how everyday things are made: follow the journey of a humble piece of cloth from a bic

Ages 4–9

Usborne Science & Experiments

Energy & Power

Richard Spurgeon

For the curious student asking how electricity works or why we need to save energy, this hands-on guide explains the for

For the child who loves everything with wheels: explore the high-speed world of racing through detailed diagrams of engi

Ages 8–12

Machines at Home

Gareth Adamson

For the curious child who wonders how things work, this guide reveals the hidden mechanical history behind the gadgets w

Ages 7–11

Byron Barton Transportation

My Car

Byron Barton

For the transportation-obsessed toddler who wants to know exactly how a car works, from checking the oil to obeying traf

Ages 2–5

Angry Birds Star Wars II

Darth Swindle's Secrets

Scarlett O'Hara

For the young Star Wars fan ready to bridge the gap between picture books and reading alone. Explore the dark side throu

Ages 5–7

DK Readers: LEGO Friends #2

Perfect Pets

Lisa Stock

For the early reader who loves their stuffed animals and toy sets, this gentle introduction to pets uses familiar LEGO c

Ages 4–6

Capital

Lynn Curlee

For the child who marvels at big buildings and wants to know how a city like Washington, D.C. was built from the ground

Ages 8–12

Anno's Sundial

Mitsumasa Anno

For the curious child wondering how the sun moves across the sky, this interactive masterpiece uses paper engineering to

Ages 7–11

Chicken Run

Cutting Loose! Behind the Fences at Tweedy's Farm

K. Gilson, Heather Henson

For the child who thrives on group efforts and grit. This high-stakes farmyard escape explores what it takes to break fr

For the curious child fascinated by knights and fortresses, this accessible history explains how castles were built, liv

Ages 6–9

Newton and Curie #1

Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels

Daniel Kirk

For the child who asks 'how' and 'why' about everything in nature. This playful story turns backyard observations into a

Ages 4–8

Donald Crews Transportation & Concepts

Harbor

Donald Crews

For the child who is fascinated by everything that moves, this vibrant book explores the mechanical wonders and constant

For the child who loves patterns and stars, this story shows how curiosity and hard work can overcome unfair barriers to

Ages 8–12

The Story of Toilets, Telephones & Other Useful Inventions

Katie Daynes

For the curious child who asks how everything works, this book transforms everyday objects into a fascinating journey th

Ages 6–9

Robot Zombie Frankenstein!

Annette Dauphin Simon

For the child who loves to one-up their friends during pretend play. This hilarious book uses geometric shapes to explor

Ages 3–7

Silly Shapes

Rectangle Builds a House

Morgan Ash

For the curious child who loves to build and explore shapes. This playful story follows Rectangle as they learn how simp

For the child captivated by knights and fortresses, this interactive journey reveals the secret passages, bustling kitch

Ages 5–9

Cassini's Mission: A Spacecraft, a Tiny Moon, and the Search for Life Beyond Earth

Katie Venit

For the curious explorer beginning to wonder about our place in the universe and the bittersweet beauty of scientific di

Ages 7–10

The Line Up Book

Marisabina Russo

For the child who gets lost in their own creative projects, this gentle story celebrates the focus and joy found in simp

Ages 2–5

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