Books About Airships

The Best Airships Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about airships? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall
The Fog Diver
I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937
What Was the Hindenburg?
The Shortlist

Our 6 Favorite Books About Airships

The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall

By Ali Standish · Book #1 in the The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall series

Young Arthur Conan Doyle faces danger and mystery at a secret school for gifted children.

336 pages· 69,142 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,318 ratings
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Summary: Arthur Conan Doyle, a young boy with a brilliant mind, is thrilled to attend Baskerville Hall, a secretive school for gifted children. There, he befriends the daring Irene and the clever Jimmie Moriarty. As they navigate a world of mysterious towers and prowling wolves, Arthur makes dangerous enemies. Invited to join the secret society, the Clover, they must pass daunting tests. But as Arthur delves deeper, he uncovers a mystery that promises thrilling adventures and perilous challenges. Will Arthur and his friends unravel the secrets before it's too late?
The Fog Diver
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

The Fog Diver

By Joel Ross · Book #1 in the Fog Diver series

In a sky-bound world, slum kids risk all to reach a city that holds the cure for a deadly mist.

Cybils Award (2015)
352 pages· 58,696 words· Est. 8 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,473 ratings
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Summary: In a world where mountaintops are humanity's last refuge, thirteen-year-old Chess and his friends sail above a deadly mist, scavenging to survive. But survival isn't enough. They must reach Port Oro to save their beloved Mrs. E from fogsickness. Pursued by the ruthless Lord Kodoc, who seeks Chess's secret, they face perilous skies and hidden fears. Will they find the cure before it's too late?
Goliath
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2011

Goliath

By Scott Westerfeld, Keith Thompson (Illustrator) · Leviathan series

A ship veers off course with secrets, a hidden identity, and a dangerous passenger onboard.

543 pages· 94,159 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 34,308 ratings
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Summary: Alek and Deryn race to end World War I and reclaim a throne, but secrets threaten their mission. Disguised as a boy, Deryn hides her identity from Alek, complicating their growing bond. As their ship, Leviathan, heads to New York, a dangerous passenger lurks, unraveling secrets and alliances. Can they navigate these treacherous waters and achieve their goals, or will hidden truths and enemies tear them apart?
I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937

By Lauren Tarshis · Book #13 in the I Survived series

A young boy and his family board the Hindenburg airship to travel from Germany to America, but their journey is disrupted by a mysterious spy and a catastrophic event

112 pages· 11,583 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,018 ratings
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Summary: Eleven-year-old Hugo Ballard's dream journey on the Hindenburg becomes a nightmare when a sudden explosion engulfs the zeppelin in flames. Separated from his family, Hugo must navigate the chaos and find a way to survive the historic disaster. As the mighty airship plummets, will Hugo escape the inferno and reunite with his loved ones, or will the Hindenburg's fate become his own? The clock is ticking in this gripping tale of courage and survival.
What Was the Hindenburg?
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

What Was the Hindenburg?

By Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ, David Groff (Illustrator) · What Was . . . ? series

Discover the mystery behind the Hindenburg's fiery demise.

112 pages· 8,210 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 501 ratings
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Summary: On May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg, a massive airship, burst into flames while landing in New Jersey. In less than a minute, it was destroyed, leaving only 62 survivors from 97 aboard. The cause of this tragic disaster remains a mystery. Dive into the historical enigma and explore the events leading to the catastrophe that shocked the world.
Mortal Engines
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 2001

Mortal Engines

By Philip Reeve · Book #1 in the Mortal Engines series

A city devours another, thrusting two unlikely allies into a race against a deadly weapon.

296 pages· 77,558 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 72,037 ratings
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Summary: In a world where cities consume each other, London emerges to hunt. Tom Natsworthy, a young apprentice, is cast out with Hester Shaw, a scarred girl with a vendetta. Together, they must navigate the dangerous wastelands and confront a fearsome new weapon that could alter the fate of humanity. As they flee, alliances are tested and secrets unravel, challenging their survival and the future of their world. Will they stop the relentless city before it's too late?
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