Looking for excellent children's books about how things work and are made? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
Discover the story behind the iconic Macy's Parade balloons.
Discover how famous buildings are made in this engaging board book for little ones.
Discover the wild secrets of animal survival in a playful how-to guide.
Discover the perilous journey of building the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.
Discover the joy of creating with your own hands.
A letter of thanks sparks a nationwide wave of gratitude.
Discover why animals' quirky faces are key to their survival.
Discover how one man's genius shaped modern society.
Explore hidden wonders beneath earth and sea, from submarines to burrowing creatures.
Discover the secrets of Roman architecture and city planning.
Sturdy, inviting books about how things work and are made for the youngest readers and listeners.
Discover what construction vehicles do by lifting the flaps to reveal their secrets.
Discover the tools and trades that build a house in this engaging guessing game.
Discover the secrets of community vehicles and their roles in keeping us safe.
Explore space machines with lift-the-flap surprises.
Discover construction machines from A to Z in this noisy alphabet adventure.
Discover building basics through a baby's eyes.
Discover coding basics through a fun, interactive story of cause and effect.
Discover engineering wonders with interactive fun for young minds.
Discover what makes you unique with an interactive journey into genetics.
Discover why things move with Red Kangaroo's playful physics adventure.
Discover the wonders of a construction site with engaging facts and vibrant illustrations.
Discover the world of vehicles with engaging facts and vibrant illustrations for toddlers.
Illustrated read-alouds about how things work and are made for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Discover the tiny world of nanoscience and its wonders, from self-cleaning windows to lightweight airplanes.
Discover the ingenuity of architect I. M. Pei and his iconic designs.
How do birds navigate vast migrations without getting lost?
Witness the Empire State Building's mysterious dismantling.
Discover the journey of haymaking through a mother-daughter's summer adventure.
Discover the surprising power of concrete in shaping our world.
Discover how da Vinci's sketches predicted modern inventions.
Discover how a house is built, from plans to family move-in, through engaging steps and vibrant illustrations.
Discover the sticky journey to the invention of bubble gum in 1928.
A curious kitten discovers the wonders and dangers of electricity with a wise bird's help.
Seven jewels are missing, and fairy magic is fading. Can they be found in time?
Watch a skyscraper rise as workers dig, pour, and build.
Longer stories about how things work and are made for developing and independent readers.
Discover the secret lives of everyday things in a hilarious, informative journey.
Discover the chaos and creativity behind making a movie, from seagulls to robot pigs.
Discover what happens during a doctor's visit and why.
Discover the journey of waste after you flush.
Unlock the secrets of invention and ignite your imagination with a journey into the world of tinkering and discovery.
Explore the animal kingdom's quirkiest creatures in a fun, fact-filled adventure.
Explore the mysteries of the human body with humor and facts.
Uncover the mysteries of everyday materials and their surprising behaviors.
Ignite curiosity with 25 hands-on STEM projects that reveal the wonders of science and engineering.
Discover how windmills transform wind into electricity.
Discover how police cars aid officers in their vital duties.
Embark on a cosmic adventure exploring space's wonders and mysteries.
