Book Series · 4 Books

Crunchlabs by Mark Rober Books

In order from Extreme Engineering to Robot vs. Human.

The Crunchlabs by Mark Rober series is a set of 4 chapter books by Mark Rober, published between 2026 and 2027. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 65 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1248

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Extreme Engineering

By Mark Rober

Can you swim in a pool of gelatin? Discover the science behind epic viral stunts.

128 pages· 16,335 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Summary: YouTube engineer Mark Rober takes readers behind the scenes of his most popular videos. Can you swim in a pool of Jell-O? Can a shark smell a single drop of blood in the water? Would you sink or float in a pool of water beads? Packed with photos, stats and fun facts, this nonfiction book explains the science and engineering behind each epic experiment.

The complete set

Crunchlabs by Mark Rober Series

4 books · Published 2026–2027

Series

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$1248

Extreme Engineering

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Can you swim in a pool of gelatin? Discover the science behind epic viral stunts.

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$1049

Lava vs. Laser

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Molten rock faces focused light in seven science battles. Which force wins?

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$1049

Squirrel vs. Maze

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2027

Can a backyard squirrel outsmart an obstacle course built by an engineer?

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$1049

Robot vs. Human

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2027

People and machines face off in seven challenges. Who comes out on top?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Crunchlabs by Mark Rober series?

There are 4 books in the Crunchlabs by Mark Rober series. It began with Extreme Engineering in 2026, and the newest book, Robot vs. Human, was published in 2027.