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The Best Inventions Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about inventions? 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 Invention of Hugo Cabret
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

By Brian Selznick

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 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 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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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2002

Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed

A young girl discovers unexpected bravery when faced with danger.

32 pages· 585 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.7/5 Goodreads · 19 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2019

The Crayon Man

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

48 pages· 1,134 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 2,259 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2013

Rosie Revere, Engineer

An aspiring engineer makes an invention to help her relative.

32 pages· 818 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
6.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 13,055 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

The Inventors at No. 8

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

352 pages· 60,679 words· Est. 8.5 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 265 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Sky Song

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

336 pages· 66,269 words· Est. 9 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,578 ratings
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Inventions Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

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

This Little Scientist

Ages 3–5 · 2018

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

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?

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?

Great Inventors
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Great Inventors

Ages 0–3 · 2020

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

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Inventions Picture Books

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

The Big Ideas of Buster Bickles

Ages 4–8 · 2015

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

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?

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?

Marsha Is Magnetic

Ages 4–7 · 2021

A scientist uses experiments to make friends for her birthday party. What could go wrong?

Cleonardo

Ages 5–8 · 2016

Can a young inventor prove her ideas are worth creating on her own?

Norton and Alpha

Ages 2–7 · 2017

A robot and his dog discover a mysterious flower, unlocking nature's magic.

Fox and the Jumping Contest

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A clever fox schemes to win a jumping contest despite his lack of skill.

Just Like Rube Goldberg

Ages 3–8 · 2019

Engineer defies expectations to become a celebrated cartoonist and inventor.

The Junkyard Wonders

Ages 6–9 · 2010

A special class transforms into a team of geniuses, proving their worth to the entire school.

Heidi Heckelbeck Is Not a Thief!

Ages 5–9 · 2015

A young witch must use magic to prove she's not a thief.

Papa's Mechanical Fish
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Papa's Mechanical Fish

Ages 4–8 · 2013

An inventor builds a submarine to explore Lake Michigan's depths.

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Inventions Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about inventions for developing and independent readers.

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?

Ruby Goldberg's Bright Idea

Ages 8–12 · 2013

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

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.

The Wright Brothers

Ages 10–13 · 1991

Two brothers defy gravity, launching the Age of Flight.

Crossing on Time

Ages 8–11 · 2019

Discover the steamship's evolution and its impact on ocean travel.

The Mysterious Message

Ages 7–10 · 2017

Can a timid mouse survive Viking times and dragon attacks?

Mrs. Master Is a Disaster!

Ages 6–10 · 2017

A group of students start a company to sell a high-tech toilet seat.

Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code
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Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A curious girl discovers a machine that sparks a future of digital innovation.

Unleashed

Ages 9–12 · 2015

A former attack dog and a fierce rivalry lead to chaos and mystery.

The Candymakers and the Great Chocolate Chase

Ages 9–12 · 2016

A candy bar's secret threatens four friends' journey to make things right.

The Star Thief

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A maid is thrust into a battle between mythical constellations and a steamship crew seeking their power.

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