Books About Inventing

The Best Inventing Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about inventing? 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 Many Worlds of Albie Bright
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Our 4 Favorite Books About Inventing

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2017

The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

By Christopher Edge

A boy searches for his mother in a parallel universe.

192 pages· 36,505 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,518 ratings
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Summary: Albie Bright's world shatters when his mother dies, but hope emerges with the possibility she lives in a parallel universe. Armed with a box, laptop, and banana, Albie embarks on a universe-hopping quest. As he navigates the unknown, he uncovers surprising truths about himself and the cosmos. Will he find his mother, or discover something even more profound? Join Albie on a heartwarming, humorous adventure that explores life's biggest questions.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Top Elf

Santa's successor contest turns elves' lives into a wild adventure.

288 pages· 72,848 words· Est. 10 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 714 ratings
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Summary: Santa's retiring, and the North Pole is buzzing with excitement. Ollie and Celia, two ambitious elves, enter a contest to become Santa's successor. Facing wild challenges like racing sleighs and taming reindeer, they must prove their worth. As they navigate this thrilling adventure, the stakes are higher than ever. Who will rise to the top and claim a reward bigger than Christmas itself?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Weird Little Robots

By Carolyn Crimi, Corinna Luyken (Illustrator)

Two girls' robot creations come alive, leading to magical dilemmas and tough choices.

240 pages· 30,968 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 425 ratings
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Summary: Penny Rose, new in town, finds solace in building robots. When her creations unexpectedly come to life, she gains a friend in Lark and a chance to join a secret science club. But a mistake forces Penny to choose between her dream club and her newfound friendship. As tensions rise, her beloved robots' fate hangs in the balance. Will Penny find a way to keep her friends and her dreams intact? Discover a world where magic and science collide, and friendship is the ultimate invention.
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 1995

The Magic School Bus In The Haunted Museum

A haunted museum visit teaches kids about sound.

32 pages· 1,347 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 970 ratings
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Summary: Ms. Frizzle's class plans a concert at the Sound Museum, but a bus breakdown leads them to a haunted house. Inside, they encounter eerie noises and unravel the mysteries of sound. Will they escape the spooky echoes and make it to their concert? Discover the science behind the sounds in this thrilling adventure.
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