Architecture and building books for kids

Hardback

The World’s Wonders

Lonely Planet Kids, Clive Gifford

Take a tour around the world to uncover some of the planet's most incredible landmarks and monuments – inside and out.

In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops

Hardback

The Architecture Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

DK

An accessible guide to the most important ideas and developments in the history of architecture, and the people behind them.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Paperback

Build Your Own Future Cities

Simon Tudhope

An exciting sticker book with 11 amazing futuristic cities to complete using stickers.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Hardback

Iggy Peck, Architect

Andrea Beaty

Iggy Peck has been building fabulous creations since he was two. His parents are proud of their son, though sometimes surprised by some of Iggy’s inventive creations (like the tower…

In stock at 4 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 4 shops

Hardback

Bridges

Marc Majewski

Explore bridges around the world–and how they unite us–in this gorgeously illustrated nonfiction picture book Bridges can be high or low, long or short, straight or curvy. Some are designed…

Available to order, ships in 5-9 daysAvailable to order

Hardback

Atlas of Amazing Architecture: The most incredible buildings you’ve (probably) never heard of

Peter Allen

A truly inclusive celebration of architecture around the world and across the ages.

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Hardback

Let’s Build a House

Mike Lucas

Let’s build a house! But what comes first? A step-by-step look at how a house is constructed by real-life engineer Mike Lucas and gorgeously illustrated by Daron Parton.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Hardback

How Cities Work

Lonely Planet Kids,Jen Feroze

From the sewers to the skyscrapers, this book takes younger readers to the heart of the city. Perforated flaps let you see what’s going on behind closed doors, and big…

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Hardback

Cities - Then & Now

Lonely Planet Kids,Joe Fullman

This fun and colourful lift-the-flap book gives a unique insight into how cities looked in the past, compared to how they look now. With ancient cities and ruins including Pompeii…

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Board book

See Inside Famous Buildings

Rob Lloyd Jones

Lets you discover and explore some of the world’s most famous buildings. This book reveals the building’s interior and facts such as how they were built and their histories. It…

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Paperback

Whatcha Building?

Andrew Daddo

What's Davey building? Bruce the builder wants to know, but Davey won't tell ...

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Hardback

Let’s Build a Backyard

Mike Lucas

Imagine designing and building your very own backyard! Written by real-life engineer and CBCA-Notable author Mike Lucas, and illustrated by NZ favourite, Daron Parton.

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Hardback

Build a House

Rhiannon Giddens

Grammy Award winner Rhiannon Giddens celebrates Black history and culture in her unflinching, uplifting, and gorgeously illustrated picture book debut.

I learned your words and wrote my song. I put…

Available to order, ships in approx 2 weeksAvailable to order

Paperback

Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects

Andrea Beaty

An empowering, hands-on STEM project book featuring beloved character Iggy Peck, Architect!

In stock at 2 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 2 shops

Hardback

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

Andrea Beaty

Iggy is delighted when Ada Twist’s Aunt Bernice inherits a mansion featuring his favorite architectural periods, but unless the Questioneers can find its missing antiques, the house may be lost…

In stock at 3 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 3 shops

Read review

Hardback

Rosie Revere, Engineer

Andrea Beaty

Rosie may seem quiet during the day, but at night she’s a brilliant who dreams of becoming a great engineer. When her Great, Great Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) comes…

In stock at 5 shops, ships in 3-4 daysIn stock at 5 shops

Books, books & more books.

Straight to your inbox.

Architecture and building books for kids

The World’s Wonders

The Architecture Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

Build Your Own Future Cities

Iggy Peck, Architect

Bridges

Atlas of Amazing Architecture: The most incredible buildings you’ve (probably) never heard of

Let’s Build a House

How Cities Work

Cities - Then & Now

See Inside Famous Buildings

Whatcha Building?

Let’s Build a Backyard

Build a House

Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion

Rosie Revere, Engineer