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782 books about building & engineering

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Cover of My Underpants are Made from Plants

My Underpants are Made from Plants

Gloria G Adams, Vera J Hurst

For the curious child who wonders where things come from, this silly story turns an everyday item like underwear into a

Cover of Sin-D the Scientist Self-Esteem

Sin-D the Scientist Self-Esteem

Karolrae Knight

For the child who needs a boost of confidence to ask big questions and explore. Sin-D shows that scientific curiosity is

Cover of Investigating Matter and Weight

Investigating Matter and Weight

Baby Professor

For the curious child asking why some things are harder to lift than others. This guide uses simple visuals to explain h

Ages 6–9

Cover of The Powerful Kings of Mesopotamia

The Powerful Kings of Mesopotamia

For the young explorer curious about how civilizations began, this book introduces the legendary kings and cultures of a

Cover of The Parthians and Sassanids

The Parthians and Sassanids

For the curious student who loves digging into the past, this guide brings the ancient empires of Mesopotamia and the 'P

Cover of I'll Build You a Bookcase/ Te Haré Tu Propio Librero

I'll Build You a Bookcase/ Te Haré Tu Propio Librero

Jean Ciborowski Fahey

For parents wanting to instill a lifelong love of reading, this bilingual rhyme celebrates the magic of books and the sa

Cover of The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau

The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau

For the child who wonders what lies beneath the waves and dreams of making their own discoveries. Spark a love for the o

Cover of My Light

For the child who wonders where the power in their lightbulbs comes from, this luminous book connects the sun's golden r

Cover of Pierre the Penguin

Pierre the Penguin

For the child who feels like an outsider because they look different. This true story of an chilly penguin shows how emp

Cover of Neural Networks for Babies

Baby University #13

Neural Networks for Babies

Chris Ferrie, Sarah Kaiser

For the parent who wants to nurture a love for STEM from day one, this board book transforms high-level computing concep

Cover of Froggy Builds a Tree House

Froggy Builds a Tree House

Jonathan London

For the child who loves to build and create, this story captures the messy, hilarious, and ultimately rewarding process

Cover of Winged Girl of Knossos

Winged Girl of Knossos

For the adventurous girl who feels limited by expectations and yearns to prove her own strength and skill.

Cover of The Maniacal Mischief of the Marauding Monsters

The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants

The Maniacal Mischief of the Marauding Monsters

For the child who loves building with blocks and needs to see how bravery and teamwork can turn scary nightmares into ex

Cover of Earhart

Mouse Adventures #5

Torben Kuhlmann

For the child who dreams of the impossible, this cinematic tale of a brave mouse engineer proves that grit and imaginati

Cover of Earth

For the curious learner who wonders how volcanoes form or why the weather changes. Explore our planet's inner workings t

Cover of The Berenstain Bears We Love Trucks!

The Berenstain Bears

The Berenstain Bears We Love Trucks!

Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain

For the child who is fascinated by every passing construction site and wants to know the names of the big machines they

Cover of Tom Swift and His Motor Boat

Tom Swift and His Motor Boat

Victor Appleton

For the young builder who dreams of speed and tinkering. This classic tale celebrates the thrill of fixing something you

Cover of Tom Swift and His Motor Cycle

Tom Swift and His Motor Cycle

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and take things apart. Young inventor Tom Swift uses his mechanical skills to build a

Cover of Tom Swift and His Rocket Ship

Tom Swift Jr. Adventures #3

Tom Swift and His Rocket Ship

Victor Appleton II

For the child who dreams of being an inventor or exploring the stars. This vintage adventure celebrates the power of big

Cover of Tom Swift and His Wireless Message

Tom Swift and His Wireless Message

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves figuring out how things work and dreams of using their skills to save the day through grit and t

Cover of Tom Swift and His Undersea Search

Tom Swift and His Undersea Search

Victor Appleton

For the teen who dreams of being an engineer or explorer. This classic adventure celebrates the grit and ingenuity requi

Cover of Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive

Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and build, this classic adventure follows a young inventor tackling a massive engineer

Cover of Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

Victor Appleton

For the young builder who dreams of speed and innovation. This classic adventure celebrates the spark of invention and t

Cover of Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters

Tom Swift Among the Fire Fighters

Victor Appleton

For the child who loves to tinker and solve problems: discover how a young inventor uses his mechanical genius to protec

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