Science and Technology
* The Story of Iron (1951)
* The Story of Oil (1953)
* The Story of Rubber (1953)
* The Story of Steel (1954)
* The Story of the Helicopter (1954)
* The Story of a Train (1955)
* The Story of Light (1959)
* The Story of Electricity (1960)
* The Story of the Airplane (1961)
* The Story of the Atom (1963)
* The Story of a Rocket (1964)
* The Story of Food (1965)
* The Story of the Weather (1966)
* The Story of Time (1967)
* The Story of the Seas (1968)
Other Notable Works
* The Animals of the World (1951)
* The First Book of Automobiles (1952)
* The First Book of Airplanes (1953)
* The First Book of Boats (1955)
* The First Book of Trains (1956)
* The First Book of Rockets (1960)
* The First Book of Space Travel (1961)
Walter Buehr's books were known for their simple, direct writing style and detailed, informative illustrations. He aimed to make science and technology accessible and interesting to children, and his books have been enjoyed by generations of young readers.