Books About Artificial Intelligence · 82 titles considered

The Best Artificial Intelligence Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about artificial intelligence? 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.

It's Now or Nether!
Ready. Set. Respawn!
The Golem's Game!
To Bee, Or Not to Bee!
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Artificial Intelligence

Sale price
$2850
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Ready Player One

By Ernest Cline · Book #1 in the Ready Player One series

In 2045, a virtual treasure hunt turns deadly as rivals vie for control of a digital empire.

480 pages· 132,733 words· Est. 12.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,335,850 ratings
$30.00Save 5%
Summary: In 2045, Wade Watts escapes his grim reality by immersing himself in the OASIS, a vast virtual world. When its creator dies, he leaves behind a series of puzzles promising immense wealth and control of the OASIS to the first solver. Wade cracks the initial clue, igniting a fierce competition with ruthless adversaries willing to kill for the prize. As the stakes rise, Wade must navigate a perilous quest filled with pop culture riddles and deadly rivals. Can he outsmart them and claim the ultimate prize, or will he become another casualty in this high-stakes game?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

It's Now or Nether!

A daring rescue in the Nether as friends face danger and detention.

144 pages· 15,354 words· Est. 3 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 76 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Summary: At Ironsword Academy, Morgan and Ash face a dual challenge: navigating school life and rescuing their friend Eek from the perilous Nether. With Eek mistakenly trusting a hostile skeleton, Ash must venture alone into danger. Can they save Eek before it's too late, or will the Nether's darkness prevail? Dive into this thrilling Minecraft adventure where friendship and bravery are the ultimate tools for survival.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Ready. Set. Respawn!

Can they save the Minecraft server before it's shut down forever?

144 pages· 13,384 words· Est. 2 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings
$10.99Save 5%
Summary: Morgan, Harper, and friends must protect their Minecraft server from permanent shutdown. With the Evoker Kid, a noob in constant danger, they navigate Ironsword Academy's challenges. Can they outsmart a principal intent on ending their game time and ensure the Evoker Kid's safety? Dive into this thrilling adventure where real-world and Minecraft mysteries collide.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2023

The Golem's Game!

A perilous obstacle course in the Nether tests a team's unity and survival skills.

144 pages· 12,291 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 155 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Summary: Morgan's leadership is tested as the team faces a golem's deadly obstacle course in the Nether. Each member must confront the challenge alone, with no second chances and a river of lava threatening failure. Can they survive and reclaim their unity, or will the Evoker King's splinter tear them apart? Discover the fate of these brave Minecraft players in this thrilling Stonesword saga adventure.
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

To Bee, Or Not to Bee!

Bees vanish, a hive mind emerges, and a dark sky rip threatens. Can they save their world?

144 pages· 13,793 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 161 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Summary: Harper and her friends face a vanishing bee crisis linked to a sinister hive mind in Minecraft. As a dark rip looms in the sky, they must unravel the mystery before it's too late. Will their actions restore balance or unleash chaos? Dive into this thrilling adventure where every decision counts.
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2022

New Pets on the Block

A witch's quest challenges players to protect a rare creature in a chaotic Minecraft world.

144 pages· 13,617 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 200 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Summary: Jodi, an animal-loving Minecraft player, faces a daunting quest when a shattered Evoker King piece transforms into a witch. Tasked with safeguarding a rare animal mob, Jodi and her friends must navigate a world of unruly pets and untamed mobs. As they delve deeper into the game, Jodi learns the true weight of responsibility both in Minecraft and reality. Can they outsmart the witch and keep the creature safe? Discover the thrilling twists in this epic Minecraft adventure.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12

Cog

Five robots defy their programming to rescue their inventor from a controlling corporation.

208 pages· 34,504 words· Est. 5 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 893 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
Summary: Cog, a robot designed to learn, wakes in a lab without Gina, his creator. Facing scientists eager to dismantle him, Cog enlists four robot allies—ADA, Proto, Trashbot, and Car—for a daring rescue mission. As they navigate a world of danger and discovery, will they find Gina before it's too late? Their journey promises mistakes, growth, and the ultimate test of loyalty. Can Cog and his companions outsmart the corporation that controls them all? Embark on an unforgettable adventure where friendship and courage redefine what it means to be truly alive.
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1992

The Cell Game

By Akira Toriyama · Book #17 in the Dragon Ball Z series

A powerful foe demands Earth's strongest fighter or face annihilation.

192 pages· 6,247 words· Est. 47 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,805 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Summary: Goku, Earth's ultimate warrior, faces a dire threat as Cell, in his Perfect Form, challenges humanity to produce a fighter capable of defeating him. With the planet's fate hanging in the balance, Goku's son, Gohan, may hold the key to victory. As Cell's ultimatum looms, the Saiyan race must confront their greatest challenge yet. Will they find a champion to stand against this unstoppable force, or will Earth fall to Cell's wrath? Discover the thrilling saga of power, legacy, and survival, including the intriguing backstory of Trunks' alternate timeline.
Chapter Book · Ages 12–17 · 1992

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 14

Earth's warriors face deadly androids and a mysterious future threat. Can they survive?

192 pages· 6,331 words· Est. 47 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,723 ratings
$11.99Save 5%
Summary: Goku, Earth's ultimate warrior, is sidelined by a virus as deadly androids #17 and #18 awaken, threatening global destruction. With Goku's son, Gohan, showing promise, and Vegeta stepping up as a Super Saiyan, the stakes are higher than ever. Piccolo considers merging with his ancient enemy to become Earth's strongest being. But as a new, unknown threat looms from the future, can these heroes overcome their worst fears and save the planet? The battle for survival begins, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Chapter Book · Ages 13–+ · 2013

Vortex

By S. J. Kincaid · Book #2 in the Insignia series

A young recruit must choose between loyalty and justice in a corrupt military program.

416 pages· 109,071 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 8,029 ratings
$9.99Save 4%
Summary: In a future where Earth is embroiled in WWIII, teen gamer Tom Raines is thrust into the elite Intrasolar Forces. As he trains at the Pentagonal Spire, he uncovers deep corruption. Torn between loyalty and justice, Tom must decide if he will betray his newfound friends to expose the truth. Will he risk everything to challenge the system, or will he protect the only family he's ever known? Dive into a world of high-stakes decisions and moral dilemmas in this gripping sci-fi adventure.
The Bookroo Book Club

Great books, picked for their age.

Books worth reading again and again, delivered to your door.

Find their book club
Bookroo book club box
Browse by age

Artificial Intelligence Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about artificial intelligence for developing and independent readers.

The Scarlet Shedder

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A skunk-sprayed hero must save a city that shunned him from a new villain's robot army.

Cress

Ages 12–17 · 2014

A hacker's freedom could save Earth from invasion, but at what cost?

Zero Hour

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A villain seeks a host to unleash chaos, sparking a global race against time.

Rogue
Sale price
$899

Rogue

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A rogue student threatens global villains; friends race to save him before it's too late.

Dreadnought

Ages 8–12 · 2009

A rogue villain threatens global chaos. Can Otto stop them before it's too late?

Escape Velocity

Ages 8–12 · 2008

A student escapes a villainous school to rescue a captured leader and uncover hidden truths.

World Champions!

Ages 8–14 · 2021

A young genius races to stop global warming before it's too late.

Show Us Who You Are

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A girl discovers dark secrets behind a technology that lets her talk to her comatose friend.

The Toll

Ages 14–18 · 2019

Can anyone stop the immortal Scythe Goddard from ruling a deathless world?

Fetch

Ages 13–17 · 2020

Three teens test their limits in a world where control is an illusion.

The Superteacher Project
Sale price
$1999

The Superteacher Project

Ages 9–13 · 2023

A prankster uncovers the secret behind his too-perfect teacher.

Battle for the Park

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A boy must save a flying theme park from a sinister force threatening the world.

View all artificial intelligence chapter books
Keep exploring
Books about codes, ciphers and puzzlesBooks about imaginary placesBooks about popular cultureBooks about robotsBooks about survival storiesBooks about technologyBooks about utopias

Bookroo

  • About Us
  • Blog
  • FAQs
  • Help Center
  • Contact Us
  • Affiliates

Book Clubs

Follow Bookroo