Books About Electricity · 60 titles considered

The Best Electricity Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about electricity? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Electricity

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005

When Charlie McButton Lost Power

By Suzanne Collins, Mike Lester (Illustrator)

A power outage forces a tech-obsessed boy to choose between his games and his sister's happiness.

32 pages· 867 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 539 ratings

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Summary: Charlie McButton's world crashes when a storm cuts the power, leaving him desperate for batteries. The only ones available are in his sister's beloved doll. Will Charlie risk her meltdown for his games, or discover a new kind of fun with her? As he navigates this dilemma, Charlie must decide what truly matters in a world without screens. This humorous tale explores the bonds of family and the unexpected joys beyond technology.

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$1398

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

How Does My Home Work?

By Chris Butterworth, Lucia Gaggiotti (Illustrator)

Discover the secrets of your home's hidden systems and learn how to save energy.

32 pages· 354 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.4/5 Goodreads · 135 ratings

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Summary: Uncover the mysteries of your home's inner workings! Journey beyond walls and floors to explore how electricity, water, and gas power everyday life. Learn how you can help conserve these vital resources.

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$1697

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Light Comes to Shadow Mountain

By Toni Buzzeo

A girl battles tradition to electrify her Appalachian home, facing resistance from her own family.

272 pages

4.2/5 Goodreads · 321 ratings

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Summary: In 1937 Kentucky, young Cora Mae Tipton dreams of electrifying her Appalachian community. As she champions the Rural Electrification Act through a school newspaper, she faces fierce opposition from her mother, who values preserving their natural landscape. Cora's quest for progress tests family bonds and her desire for her mother's acceptance. Will she illuminate her world or be dimmed by tradition?

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$474

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

Electric Storm

By Anne Capeci, Hope Gangloff (Illustrator) · The Magic School Bus Science Chapter Books series

A class transforms into lightning for a stormy adventure.

96 pages· 9,556 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 575 ratings

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Summary: Keesha and her classmates embark on a shocking journey when Ms. Frizzle turns them into lightning bolts. As they navigate an electric storm, they uncover the thrilling secrets of weather. Will they safely return from this electrifying field trip, or will the storm hold more surprises? Join the class for a wild ride through the skies, where science meets adventure in unexpected ways.

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$674

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Who Was Nikola Tesla?

By Jim Gigliotti, Who HQ, John Hinderliter (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

Rivalry sparks innovation as Tesla challenges Edison in a race to electrify the world.

112 pages· 7,989 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 769 ratings

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Summary: In 1884, Nikola Tesla arrives in America with little money but a letter for Thomas Edison. Their brief collaboration turns into fierce rivalry, shaping the future of electricity. Tesla's groundbreaking work in X-rays, remote controls, and wireless communication, along with his invention of the Tesla coil, revolutionizes technology. Discover the genius and madness behind one of history's most influential inventors as he battles for recognition and the power to illuminate the world. Will Tesla's vision outshine Edison's legacy?

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2016

Fall of Hades

By Richard Paul Evans · Book #6 in the Michael Vey series

A daring heist on a floating treasury tests Michael and his friends' survival.

352 pages· 72,801 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 12,558 ratings

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Summary: Michael and the Electroclan face their most perilous mission: capturing the Joule, a floating treasury of the Elgen. With the resistance's leader urging them on, they must recruit defectors and rescue condemned allies. Can they outsmart the Elgen and survive the ultimate test of loyalty and courage? The stakes are life and death, and every decision could be their last.

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$1248

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2015

Storm of Lightning

By Richard Paul Evans · Book #5 in the Michael Vey series

The Electroclan faces betrayal and global domination threats. Can they survive?

288 pages· 61,447 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 14,691 ratings

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Summary: Michael and the Electroclan are fugitives, their safe haven destroyed, families' fates unknown. As the Elgen launch a world-conquering assault on Tuvalu, internal dissent offers a glimmer of hope. Can the Electroclan exploit this rift, or is it a deadly trap? With the stakes higher than ever, they must navigate treachery and danger to thwart Hatch's sinister plan.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2017

The Final Spark

By Richard Paul Evans · Book #7 in the Michael Vey series

Michael is missing. Can the Electroclan stop Hatch's world domination plan?

316 pages· 69,706 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 11,062 ratings

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Summary: Michael Vey has vanished after a heroic sacrifice, leaving the Electroclan in turmoil. With Hatch's forces regrouping for global control, the stakes have never been higher. As the Electroclan faces division and betrayal, Michael's mother becomes a pawn in a deadly game. Can they unite to thwart Hatch's sinister plans, or will this be their final stand?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2014

Hunt for Jade Dragon

By Richard Paul Evans · Book #4 in the Michael Vey series

A group of teenagers with electric powers must rescue a young girl from the clutches of an evil organization.

319 pages· 77,436 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 17,545 ratings

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Summary: Michael and the Electroclan race to Taiwan to rescue Jade Dragon, a child prodigy with secrets about their powers. Captured by the Elgen, she holds the key to Hatch's dark ambitions. Can they save her before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2013

Battle of the Ampere

By Richard Paul Evans · Book #3 in the Michael Vey series

A teenager with electric powers must rescue his friends from an evil organization.

320 pages· 78,820 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 22,883 ratings

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Summary: Michael Vey is the only one free as his friends face trial for terrorism. With Dr. Hatch controlling the Elgen fleet and plotting global domination, Michael must rescue his friends and thwart Hatch's plans. But divisions within the Electroclan and Hatch's readiness for their attack make the mission perilous. Can Michael outsmart Hatch and save the world, or has his luck run out?

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Electricity Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about electricity for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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$1799

Electrical Wizard

Ages 7–10 · 2013

A visionary battles a rival to electrify the world.

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$1899

My Light

Ages 4–8 · 2004

Discover how the sun's light transforms into everyday energy.

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$899

Oscar and the Bird

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A curious kitten discovers the wonders and dangers of electricity with a wise bird's help.

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$1799

A Wizard from the Start

Ages 4–7 · 2010

A boy's curiosity sparks inventions that change the world.

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$1899

Blackout

Ages 4–7 · 2011

A summer blackout reveals unexpected family fun and connection.

Lightning!

2006

This book explains how lightning forms, how to stay safe during a storm, and the science behind thunder and lightning.

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$699

Switch On, Switch Off

Ages 4–8 · 1989

Discover the magic of electricity and how it powers our world.

The Invention Hunters Discover How Electricity Works

Graphic Nov.

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$1799

The Invention Hunters Discover How Electricity Works

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover how electricity powers everyday objects with a kid's help.

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$1699

Thomas Edison

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover how Edison lit the world and changed history.

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$1499

Baby Robot

Ages 0–3 · 2018

A little robot loses his sounds and lights. Can rest restore his spark?

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$1899

Jerry Changed the Game!

Ages 4–8 · 2023

Discover how one engineer's innovation transformed video gaming forever.

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$1599

Nikola Tesla

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Discover the electrifying journey of a visionary inventor who changed the world.

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Electricity Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about electricity for developing and independent readers.

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Rise of the Elgen

Ages 12–15 · 2012

Michael races to save his mother and stop a global threat. Can he trust the mysterious voice guiding him?

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$1299

The Prisoner of Cell 25

Ages 12–15 · 2011

A teen with electric powers uncovers a dangerous conspiracy threatening his life and others like him.

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A Wish in the Dark

Ages 8–11 · 2020

A young boy named Pong escapes from a prison in a city called Chattana and embarks on a journey to find his place in the world.

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$799

The Big Bad Blackout

Ages 6–9 · 2014

A storm brings unexpected guests, turning a night into an adventure.

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$1299

The Parasite

Ages 11–16 · 2022

A new, more powerful threat challenges Michael and the Electroclan's peace.

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$799

The Golden Statue Plot

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Pirate cats plan to steal a golden statue. Can it be saved?

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$699

Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?

Ages 8–12 · 2005

The life of Thomas Alva Edison, from his childhood to his inventions and legacy.

The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip

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The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip

Ages 7–10 · 1997

Join a class on a wild ride through electrical wires to uncover the secrets of electricity.

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$1799

Instructions Not Included

Ages 5–10 · 2019

Three women defy odds to command a room-sized computer, shaping the digital age.

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$399

Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum

Ages 7–10 · 1995

Strange events at school lead to a mysterious investigation.

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$1899

Zap

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A city-wide blackout sparks a thrilling mystery as two kids uncover secrets someone wants to keep hidden.

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$999

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Ages 10–13 · 2009

A boy builds a windmill to save his village from drought.

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