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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2019
Slay
A teen game developer battles a troll threatening her secret game and identity.
336 pages· 82,144 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 16,042 ratings
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Books About Machines · 422 titles considered
The Best Machines Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about machines? 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 Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Machines
Graphic Nov.
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$1049
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015
Secret Coders
A new student uncovers secrets and unexpected friendships at their school.
88 pages· 5,114 words· Est. 57 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,983 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009
The Elevator Family
By Douglas Evans · Book #1 in the Elevator Family series
The Wilsons' vacation takes a quirky turn when they live in a hotel elevator for three days.
96 pages· 8,991 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 526 ratings
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$2152
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018
Robot Queen
Can Kylie master robotics and coding to win the big competition?
112 pages· 8,217 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 26 ratings
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024
The End of the Overworld!
A rift threatens Minecraft's existence. Can the team save their world in time?
144 pages· 13,496 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 120 ratings
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015
McToad Mows Tiny Island
By Tom Angleberger, John Hendrix (Illustrator)
A man mows the lawn on a small island every Thursday.
40 pages· 274 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 733 ratings
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017
Grace Hopper
Discover the trailblazing journey of a woman who taught computers to 'speak English' and broke all the rules.
48 pages· 1,796 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,297 ratings
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$858
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 · 540 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Lights, Music, Code!
Maya must choose between old friendships and coding club commitments before the winter dance.
144 pages· 25,881 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 200 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Team BFF: Race to the Finish!
A coding club faces a challenge that could break their friendship during a hackathon.
144 pages· 27,369 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 327 ratings
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Machines Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about machines for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$1299
My First Trucks and Diggers
Ages 0–3 · 2013
Discover the world of trucks and diggers in this vibrant, interactive board book.
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$899
The Construction Crew
Ages 2–5 · 2018
Discover what construction vehicles do by lifting the flaps to reveal their secrets.
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$799
Tractor Mac Colors on the Farm
Ages 0–4 · 2018
Explore farm colors with Tractor Mac and friends.
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$1299
Farm
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Discover what each vehicle is up to beneath the flaps.
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$1099
Whose Tools?
Ages 2–4 · 2015
Discover the tools and trades that build a house in this engaging guessing game.
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$999
Machines At Work
Ages 0–4 · 1987
A bustling construction site transforms as workers and machines tackle a new project.
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$799
Dig It!
Ages 1–3 · 2013
Discover the world of construction vehicles through vibrant illustrations and engaging text.
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$799
Construction Alphabet
Ages 0–3 · 2006
Discover construction machines from A to Z in this noisy alphabet adventure.
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$799
Baby Code! Play
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Introduce babies to coding through everyday play and discovery.
Graphic Nov.
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$1799
Robobaby
Ages 4–7 · 2020
A robot family struggles to assemble a new baby, but big sister saves the day.
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$899
Baby Loves Coding!
Ages 2–5 · 2018
Can Baby solve problems like a coder to fix her train using logic and patterns?
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$599
I Am a Zamboni Machine
Ages 3–5 · 2018
Watch a Zamboni transform rough ice into a smooth rink for eager players.
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Machines Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about machines for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
Lift
Ages 4–7 · 2020
A magical elevator button opens new worlds, challenging Iris to share the adventure with her brother.
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$1999
The Floating Field
Ages 7–10 · 2021
Thai boys defy odds to play soccer on a floating field in a stilt village.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Super Rabbit All-Stars!
Ages 5–7 · 2019
A group of characters compete in a series of games to be crowned the Ultimate All-Star Champion.
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$1899
A Computer Called Katherine
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A mathematician defies odds to help NASA reach the moon.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Robo-Rabbit Boy, Go!
Ages 5–7 · 2019
A robot rabbit boy must save the day when a ghost troop is unleashed in Animal Town
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$1695
Invent-a-Pet
Ages 3–7 · 2020
A girl uses a mysterious machine to create her perfect pet.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Super Rabbit Boy vs. Super Rabbit Boss!
Ages 5–7 · 2018
A rabbit must rescue his friends from an evil king and his robot army
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Super Rabbit Racers!
Ages 5–7 · 2017
A group of racers compete in the Super Cup Grand Prix to win the Super Cup and the power of super speed.
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$1995
The Unstoppable Garrett Morgan
Ages 7–10 · 2019
An inventor's courage is tested in a life-or-death rescue mission.
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$1599
Ada Lovelace
Ages 4–8 · 2017
Discover the first computer programmer's journey from imagination to innovation.
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$1799
Firefighters' Handbook
Ages 4–8 · 2019
Discover the thrilling journey of becoming a firefighter and the challenges they face daily.
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$1599
Alan Turing
Ages 4–7 · 2020
A young genius deciphers codes, changing the course of history.
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Machines Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about machines for developing and independent readers.
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$1299
Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code
Ages 6–9 · 2019
A curious girl discovers a machine that sparks a future of digital innovation.
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$799
Emmy in the Key of Code
Ages 8–12 · 2019
New girl Emmy finds harmony in coding and music, but secrets threaten her newfound rhythm.
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$799
Cyber-Thief Showdown
Ages 7–10 · 2017
A mouse's identity is stolen online. Can he catch the thief in time?
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$799
Mia Measures Up
Ages 8–12 · 2017
A young girl faces cyberbullying and seeks the truth with her friends' help.
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$599
Who Is Bill Gates?
Ages 8–12 · 2013
The life story of Bill Gates, from his childhood to his success as a businessman and philanthropist.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!
Ages 5–7 · 2017
A hero must rescue a friend from an evil villain who seeks to rid the world of fun and happiness
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$899
The 39-Story Treehouse
Ages 9–12 · 2013
Explore a 39-story treehouse with wild inventions and unexpected adventures.
Graphic Nov.
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$1099
Monsters & Modules
Ages 8–11 · 2018
A group of friends use coding skills to solve problems in a fantasy world.
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$699
Who Was Steve Jobs?
Ages 8–12 · 2012
A biography of the life of Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Computers, from his childhood to his death in 2011.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Super Rabbit Boy Powers Up!
Ages 5–7 · 2017
A hero must stop a villain from getting a powerful artifact
Graphic Nov.
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$2499
Super Rabbit Boy Blasts Off!
Ages 6–8 · 2018
A hero must stop a villain from causing trouble in space and on Earth
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$1299
George and the Unbreakable Code
Ages 8–12 · 2016
Earth's chaos leads two friends on a cosmic quest to uncover a mysterious hacker.