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The Best Innovation Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about innovation? 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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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1973

How to Eat Fried Worms

By Thomas Rockwell, Emily Arnold Mccully (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Billy Forrester series

A young boy is dared to eat 15 worms in 15 days for $50, leading to a series of humorous and tense events

144 pages· 15,178 words· Est. 2 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 49,014 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

The Marvelous Magic of Miss Mabel

A young witch seeks the truth about her mysterious origins and discovers the true meaning of family.

304 pages· 50,334 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 477 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

A hidden life in a Paris station unravels with a cryptic message.

Caldecott Medal (2008)The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2007)
533 pages· 24,938 words· Est. 3 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 191,208 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1876

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?

336 pages· 70,131 words· Est. 10 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,038,817 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10

Ada Lace, on the Case

A young girl investigates the disappearance of a neighbor's dog in her new neighborhood

128 pages· 11,233 words· Est. 2 hour read
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 763 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1999

The Bad Beginning

Three siblings face misfortune and a villain's plot to steal their fortune.

162 pages· 24,054 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 581,958 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Pug Blasts Off

By Kyla May · Book #1 in the Diary of a Pug series

A pug named Baron von Bubbles helps his owner Bella with an invention challenge at school

80 pages· 2,532 words· Est. 57 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,707 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters

By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Questioneers series

A young inventor helps her friend participate in an art contest despite her physical limitations

144 pages· 7,816 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,644 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

March of the Mini Beasts

By Ada Hopper, Sam Ricks (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The DATA Set series

Toy animals come to life and grow. Can kids stop them before chaos ensues?

128 pages· 4,599 words· Est. 36 min read-aloud
5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 430 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2010

The No 1 Car Spotter

By Atinuke, Warwick Johnson Cadwell (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the No. 1 Car Spotter series

A young car spotter solves village problems with creativity and charm.

112 pages· 8,391 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 357 ratings
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Innovation Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about innovation for the youngest readers and listeners.

This Little Trailblazer

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Discover ten women who changed history with their courage and vision.

The Whale in My Swimming Pool

Ages 2–6 · 2015

A boy finds a whale in his pool and must find a way to share the space.

This Little Scientist
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This Little Scientist

Ages 3–5 · 2018

Discover the groundbreaking scientists who changed history in this vibrant board book.

Inventors Who Changed the World
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Inventors Who Changed the World

Ages 3–8 · 2018

Discover the inventors who shaped our world with their groundbreaking ideas.

The Robot Book

Ages 3–5 · 2010

Discover what truly makes a robot tick beyond gears and bolts.

Can You Find My Robot's Arm?

Ages 2–5 · 2017

A robot searches for a missing arm. Can you help find a quirky replacement?

Great Inventors
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Great Inventors

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Explore the world-changing inventions of history's greatest minds.

ABCs of Engineering
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ABCs of Engineering

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Explore engineering from A to Z with your little one.

Cheer Up, Ben Franklin!
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Cheer Up, Ben Franklin!

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Can Ben Franklin find a friend amidst the busy Founding Fathers?

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Innovation Picture Books

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

Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed

Ages 5–7 · 2002

A young girl discovers unexpected bravery when faced with danger.

The Crayon Man

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A man invents a new kind of colored crayon that brings joy to children all around the world.

Rosie Revere, Engineer

Ages 5–8 · 2013

An aspiring engineer makes an invention to help her relative.

The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Ages 3–7 · 2015

A parent reflects on their child's future and the possibilities that lie ahead.

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Ages 4–8 · 1955

A boy goes on a journey to find his way home.

Max's Castle

Ages 4–8 · 2011

Max turns forgotten toys into a thrilling adventure with pirates and dragons.

The Big Ideas of Buster Bickles

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A machine turns Buster's wild ideas into reality, causing chaos.

Beautiful Oops!

Ages 3–8 · 2010

Mistakes become wonders in this interactive journey of creativity.

Albie Newton
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Albie Newton

Ages 5–9 · 2018

A child genius's plan to make friends turns into chaos. Can he fix it?

The Secret Subway
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The Secret Subway

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the hidden tale of New York's first underground train.

Hedy Lamarr's Double Life

Ages 5–10 · 2019

Discover the secret life of a movie star turned wartime inventor.

The Dreamer

Ages 3–5 · 2018

A pig dreams of flying with birds. Can he make it happen?

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Innovation Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about innovation for developing and independent readers.

Sabotage on the Solar Express

Ages 10–14 · 2024

A young sleuth races to stop a train sabotage before disaster strikes.

The Inventors at No. 8

Ages 8–11 · 2018

A boy's luck changes when a girl and a flying machine lead him on a quest for a stolen treasure.

Sky Song
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Sky Song

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A cursed girl and inventor seek a song to defeat an evil queen.

The Boy Whose Head Was Filled With Stars

Ages 6–10 · 2021

A young dreamer gazes at the stars, uncovering secrets of the universe's endless expansion.

The Templeton Twins Have an Idea

Ages 9–12 · 2012

Twins kidnapped to force their inventor dad's hand. Can they outsmart their captors?

Orphans of the Tide
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Orphans of the Tide

Ages 9–12 · 2020

A mysterious boy arrives, and Ellie must prove his innocence to save him from a city's fear.

Ruby Goldberg's Bright Idea

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A girl races to win a science fair, risking friendships and priorities.

The Wright Brothers

Ages 10–13 · 1991

Two brothers defy gravity, launching the Age of Flight.

Robot Revolution

Ages 8–12

A boy navigates the challenges of having a genius inventor mother and a sister with a severe immunodeficiency condition.

Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot

Ages 7–9 · 2022

Two fourth-grade pranksters must stop their gym teacher from taking over the world with his mind-control formula

The Mysterious Message

Ages 7–10 · 2017

Can a timid mouse survive Viking times and dragon attacks?

House of Robots

Ages 9–12 · 2014

A robot joins fifth grade, turning Sammy's world upside down. Can it prove being smart is cool?

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