Build the first robots
Begin with Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor to meet Frank, Klink, Klank, and rival inventor T. Edison.
Book Series · 6 Books
Frank Einstein Books
In order from Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor to Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper.
Six illustrated adventures combine real science with robot comedy as kid inventor Frank Einstein tries to stop his rival from using inventions selfishly.
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Reading order
How to Read the Frank Einstein Books
Read the six books in numbered order, beginning with Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor. Each volume focuses on a different area of science while continuing the rivalry between Frank and T. Edison.
Abrams’ complete collection confirms the six-book sequence and its ending with Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The stories teach genuine concepts from physics, energy, biology, and other STEM fields through diagrams, experiments, jokes, and fast-moving plots. They encourage asking questions rather than treating science as a list of facts.
A cartoon villain steals inventions and creates dangerous machines, leading to chases, explosions, robot fights, and threats to the town or planet. The action is exaggerated and humorous, with no graphic injury.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor
By Jon Scieszka, Brian Biggs (Illustrator)
A kid-genius's robots come to life, but an evil plan threatens their existence.
208 pages· 18,811 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Frank Einstein, a young inventor, accidentally brings his robots, Klink and Klank, to life during a storm. These quirky companions help him with his experiments until his rival, T. Edison, steals them for a sinister plot. Can Frank outsmart Edison and save his creations? Dive into a world where science meets humor, and every experiment is an adventure. With real science facts and a dash of wacky humor, this tale will have young readers questioning how things work and inspire them to explore the wonders of science themselves.
In reading order
Frank Einstein Series
6 books · Published 2014–2019
#1
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$858
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
A kid-genius's robots come to life, but an evil plan threatens their existence.
#2
Sale price
$858
Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A kid-genius battles a rival to harness energy and save his town from a power monopoly.
#3
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$759
Frank Einstein and the BrainTurbo
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A kid-genius must rescue his robot and stop a rival from stealing his invention.
#4
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$759
Frank Einstein and the EvoBlaster Belt
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Inventor battles rival over a belt that evolves life forms.
#5
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$759
Frank Einstein and the Bio-Action Gizmo
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Kid genius Frank Einstein faces off against a rival in a science showdown on Earth.
#6
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$759
Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Kid genius faces cosmic rivalry in a universe-bending showdown.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Frank Einstein series?
There are 6 books in the Frank Einstein series. It began with Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor in 2014, and the newest book, Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper, was published in 2019.
What order should you read the Frank Einstein books in?
Start with Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.
What ages are the Frank Einstein books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Frank Einstein book is the longest?
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 18,811 words (208 pages).
Which Frank Einstein book is the shortest?
Frank Einstein and the Space-Time Zipper (Book #6) is the shortest at 13,202 words (176 pages).
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring Frank Einstein to life.
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