Steam Engine Projects, 1871
Softcover, 64 pages
published by Lindsay Publications

It's got reprinted articals from the Young Mechanic, 1871. It briefly covers the history and major developments in steam engines, and then presents several simple steam engine projects. You'll learn basics about steam power, packing glands, different types of engines, and details on building small (toy) engines and boilers. It's a fun book for kids of all ages. These projects are reasonably simple and could be done in most garages with only basic tools.