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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
A math genius must tackle her toughest challenge yet: middle school.
320 pages· 54,091 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 19,055 ratings
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Books About Math · 348 titles considered
The Best Math Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about math? 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 Math
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1955
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
A small man defies odds to revolutionize sea navigation.
251 pages· 59,495 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 21,015 ratings
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$1049
Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016
The Cookie Fiasco
By Mo Willems · Book #1 in the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! series
Four friends, three cookies. Can they share without crumbling under pressure?
64 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,732 ratings
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2020
Double the Dinosaurs
By Diana Murray, Mette Engell (Illustrator)
Dinosaurs multiply as they stomp and play. Can you keep up?
32 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 94 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017
This Little Trailblazer
Discover ten women who changed history with their courage and vision.
26 pages
6.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 460 ratings
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$1797
Board Book · Ages 1–7 · 2018
The World-Famous Book of Counting
Discover numbers through magical illusions and surprises.
16 pages
5.9/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 18 ratings
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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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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019
Count on Me
By Miguel Tanco
A girl finds beauty in math, seeing patterns where others see none.
48 pages
5.7/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 529 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2014
The Hueys in None the Number
Discover numbers with the Hueys, from zero to ten, in a whimsical counting adventure.
32 pages· 204 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 747 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2018
Counting on Katherine
By Helaine Becker, Dow Phumiruk (Illustrator)
A mathematician's calculations save Apollo 13. Discover her untold story.
40 pages· 1,022 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,614 ratings
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Math Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about math for the youngest readers and listeners.
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Ten Little Ladybugs
Ages 3–5 · 2000
Count down as tactile ladybugs vanish one by one. Where do they go?
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$1699
Numbers
Ages 0–3 · 2014
Discover numbers through touch and sight in a unique, interactive way.
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$899
Baby Loves Green Energy!
Ages 2–5 · 2018
Can babies help save the planet? Discover green energy solutions.
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$799
The Last Marshmallow
Ages 0–2 · 2020
Two friends face a sweet dilemma: how to fairly share three marshmallows.
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$999
ABCs of Mathematics
Ages 0–3 · 2017
Introduce your baby to math with a concept for every letter.
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$899
Quack and Count
Ages 0–3 · 1999
Seven ducklings embark on their first flight adventure.
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$899
My Bus
Ages 0–4 · 2014
Join a lively journey on the 123 bus with unexpected adventures at every stop.
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$899
Ten Magic Butterflies
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover math magic as flowers transform into butterflies, revealing secrets of numbers.
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$899
Baby Loves Structural Engineering!
Ages 2–5 · 2018
Discover building basics through a baby's eyes.
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$899
Baby Loves Thermodynamics!
Ages 2–5 · 2017
Discover how energy flows from the sun to Baby in this playful science journey.
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$699
My First 100 Mathematics Words
Ages 1–3 · 2020
Introduce your child to advanced math words in a fun, simple way.
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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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Math Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about math for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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A Fun Excuse to Stay Up Late
Ages 3–6 · 2013
Transform bedtime with fun math puzzles that engage and excite kids.
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$1799
Counting the Stars
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A mathematician's calculations are crucial for a historic space mission.
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$999
Dinner at the Panda Palace
Ages 3–7 · 1991
Can Panda find space for one more guest in a packed restaurant?
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One Grain of Rice
Ages 4–8 · 1997
A clever girl uses math to teach a greedy raja a lesson in fairness.
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$1999
The Librarian Who Measured the Earth
Ages 4–8 · 1994
Discover how a Greek philosopher measured the Earth's size.
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$1899
A Computer Called Katherine
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A mathematician defies odds to help NASA reach the moon.
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$1899
Nothing Stopped Sophie
Ages 6–9 · 2018
A determined woman defies all odds to solve the unsolvable in mathematics.
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$799
Liz Learns a Lesson
Ages 5–9 · 2013
Summer plans are at risk when Liz faces unexpected summer school. Can she balance fun and learning?
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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
How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?
Ages 3–7 · 2007
A classroom pumpkin experiment reveals surprising secrets hidden inside small things.
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$1899
Math Curse
Ages 3–7 · 1995
Trapped in a world where everything's a math problem, can she break the curse?
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$699
A Remainder of One
Ages 4–7 · 1985
A bug soldier must outsmart his queen to join the parade.
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Math Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about math for developing and independent readers.
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$1899
Worst-Case Collin
Ages 10–+ · 2021
A boy's survival plans can't shield him from life's real challenges.
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$1799
This Time It's Personal: This Time It's Personal
Ages 3–6 · 2014
Transform bedtime with fun math puzzles for all ages.
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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.
Graphic Nov.
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$699
Lunch Lady and the Mutant Mathletes
Ages 7–10 · 2012
A group of students forms a math team and uncovers a sinister plot by their competitors to cheat and win a championship.
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$899
Grasping Mysteries
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Discover the untold stories of seven women who transformed science and math.
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$1899
Do Not Open This Math Book
Ages 6–9 · 2018
Transform math fear into fun with engaging lessons on addition and subtraction.
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$1999
The Probability of Everything
Ages 8–12 · 2023
An asteroid threatens Earth, forcing Kemi to confront loss and the fragility of life.
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$1195
The Case of the Mysterious Mr. Jekyll
Ages 9–12 · 2015
Sixth-graders tackle a mysterious prankster using math skills and detective instincts.
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$1799
Reaching for the Moon
Ages 10–14 · 2019
A mathematician defies racism and sexism to help launch Apollo 11.
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$599
Judy Moody Goes to College
Ages 6–9 · 2008
A girl navigates a challenging school experience and discovers her love for math, thanks to a supportive tutor at college, while trying to prove herself to her teacher and friends
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$599
School. Hasn't This Gone on Long Enough?
Ages 8–12 · 2012
Middle school gets dumber as Jamie's diary reveals her hilarious take on life's big questions.
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$599
The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
Ages 7–11 · 2020
A young math enthusiast defies odds to help launch humanity to the moon.