Books About Robotics

The Best Robotics Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about robotics? 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 Robotics

Dogtown
Sale price
$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Dogtown

A real dog and a robot dog seek forever homes from a unique shelter.

352 pages· 26,008 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 4,156 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In a shelter for stray and robot dogs, Chance, a real dog, and Metal Head, a robot dog, yearn for a true home. Joined by a clever mouse, they embark on a daring quest filled with unexpected dangers and kindness. Will they find the homes they dream of, or will their journey lead them to something even more profound? Discover the heartwarming adventure that challenges what it means to belong.
George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt

Aliens send a dire warning. Can George and Annie uncover the truth across the galaxy?

352 pages· 52,650 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 3,189 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: When George's friend Annie moves to the US, she receives a mysterious alien warning. George joins her, and together with Cosmos and Annie's cousin Emmett, they embark on a galaxy-spanning quest. As they unravel cosmic secrets, they must race against time to prevent a looming disaster. Will they decode the alien message before it's too late? This adventure blends thrilling space exploration with real scientific insights, igniting imaginations and challenging the boundaries of what we know about the universe.
Rescue Rebellion
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Rescue Rebellion

A comet threatens a planet of dinosaur-like beasts. Can spacemice save them and survive?

128 pages· 8,706 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3 Goodreads · 409 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Geronimo Stiltonix and his crew race to the planet Jurassix to warn its inhabitants of an impending comet. But the locals are ferocious, dinosaur-like creatures with a taste for rodents. As the comet hurtles closer, the spacemice must navigate this perilous world, balancing their mission to save the aliens with their own survival. Will they find a way to avert disaster and escape the jaws of danger?
Luciana
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$1786
Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2017

Luciana

Aspiring astronaut faces a leadership test at Space Camp.

176 pages· 30,390 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 624 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Luciana Vega dreams of Mars, but first, she must navigate the challenges of Space Camp. When a robot challenge goes awry, her leadership is questioned, and her team's trust wavers. Can Luciana prove she's a dependable leader and rekindle her crew's faith in her? Discover her journey of ambition, teamwork, and resilience.
Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 4 (Graphic Novel)
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2023

Fazbear Frights Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 4 (Graphic Novel)

Three chilling tales reveal the dark side of seemingly innocent toys.

192 pages· 7,549 words· Est. 56 min read
4.0 Goodreads · 411 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: In a world where toys hold sinister secrets, Reed's revenge on a bully backfires, Robert's new teddy bear becomes a parenting nightmare, and Sergio's lucky charm may lead to doom. Dive into these graphic novel stories from Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights, where each tale twists the ordinary into the terrifying. Will these characters escape the horrors lurking in their seemingly harmless possessions, or will they fall victim to their own desires? Brace yourself for a journey into the unsettling unknown, where nothing is as it seems.
How to Make a Friend
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

How to Make a Friend

A girl's robot friend turns rogue, threatening world domination.

32 pages· 398 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.8 Goodreads · 202 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: A young girl builds a robot friend, but her creation spirals out of control, leading an army of robots on a path to world domination. As chaos unfolds, she must confront her creation and reassess the meaning of friendship. Can she save the city and find a true friend in the process? This humorous tale explores the unpredictable nature of relationships and the unexpected places where genuine connections can be found.
Car
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2022

Car

Discover how cars are built with the Junior Engineers Club.

32 pages· 1,582 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
3.6 Goodreads · 13 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Join Kai and Zoe as they lead the Junior Engineers Club on an exciting journey to uncover the secrets of car construction. With a special invitation to an auto show, the club dives into the fascinating world of engineering, exploring each step of the building process. Will they uncover the mysteries behind the machines they see every day? This STEM adventure promises to ignite curiosity and inspire young minds to dream big about the wonders of engineering and technology.
How to Catch a Bookworm
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$1248
Picture Book · Ages 4–10

How to Catch a Bookworm

Can the kids catch the elusive Bookworm before class starts?

40 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 132 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Join the Catch Club kids on a whimsical quest to capture a mischievous Bookworm that has escaped from the bookstore. As they race against time before class begins, they must use their wits and creativity to outsmart this squiggly creature. Will they succeed in their bookish adventure, or will the Bookworm remain free to wiggle and squirm through the pages? Dive into this delightful tale filled with STEAM concepts and discover if you have what it takes to catch a Bookworm!
The Planet, the Portal, and a Pizza
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Planet, the Portal, and a Pizza

A girl must navigate a multiverse to save her parents and find a mysterious book.

272 pages· 45,244 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
3.5 Goodreads · 157 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Twelve-year-old Piper's world is turned upside down when her clockmaker parents are endangered, and a book of strange equations holds the key to saving them. Meanwhile, Raisa, from another universe, arrives seeking the same book to return home. Together, they embark on a multiverse-spanning adventure, facing bizarre challenges and uncovering secrets. Can they find the book and their way back to their respective worlds, or will they be lost in the multiverse forever?
Mars
Sale price
$379
Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Mars

Explore Mars from ancient myths to modern missions.

48 pages· 1,499 words· Est. 17 min read
3.7 Goodreads · 3 ratings
$3.99Save 5%
Paperback
Summary: Journey to Mars, the enigmatic red planet. Discover its history through ancient eyes, unravel mysteries with modern technology, and imagine the future of human exploration. What secrets does Mars hold?
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Robotics Picture Books

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

The Big Battle
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$499

The Big Battle

Ages 5–8 · 2014

A young prodigy and his robot ally must thwart a city's destruction.

Sale price
$2895

Transformers

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Uncover the epic saga and global impact of Transformers.

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Robotics Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about robotics for developing and independent readers.

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$2695

Predator Drones

Ages 8–12 · 2012

Discover the secret world of predator drones and their remote pilots.

Built for Speed
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$499

Built for Speed

Ages 5–7 · 2020

A young inventor and her robot friends help a girl with a disability participate in a go-kart race by building a custom go-kart for her.

Test Run!
#10 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1599

Test Run!

Ages 9–12 · 2022

Sonic and friends face a mysterious maze. Can they outsmart Eggman's latest scheme?