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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Robotics

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Dogtown

By Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko, Wallace West (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Dogtown series

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

352 pages· 26,008 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,068 ratings

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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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt

By Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking, Garry Parsons (Illustrator) · George's Secret Key series

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

4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,182 ratings

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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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2017

Luciana

By Erin Teagan · American Girl: Luciana series

Aspiring astronaut faces a leadership test at Space Camp.

176 pages· 30,390 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 623 ratings

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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.

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2023

Fazbear Frights (Graphic Novel)

By Scott Cawthon, Elley Cooper, Andrea Waggener, Diana Camero (Illustrator), Coryn Macpherson (Illustrator), Benjamin Sawyer (Illustrator) · Book #7 in the Five Nights At Freddy's series

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

192 pages· 7,549 words· Est. 56 min read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 402 ratings

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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.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2021

How to Make a Friend

By Stephen W. Martin, Olivia Aserr (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 398 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

3.8/5 Goodreads · 198 ratings

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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.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–10

How to Catch a Bookworm

By Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator), César Samaniego (Illustrator) · How to Catch series

Can the kids catch the elusive Bookworm before class starts?

40 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

3.8/5 Goodreads · 113 ratings

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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!

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

The Planet, the Portal, and a Pizza

By Wendy Mass, Nora Raleigh Baskin

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

3.5/5 Goodreads · 145 ratings

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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?

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998

Mars

By Patricia Brennan Demuth

Explore Mars from ancient myths to modern missions.

48 pages· 1,499 words· Est. 17 min read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 3 ratings

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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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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Predator Drones

Military Vehicles series

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

24 pages· 312 words· Est. 3 min read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 3 ratings

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Summary: Explore the fascinating realm of predator drones, where pilots control these unmanned aerial vehicles from afar. Uncover how these drones execute reconnaissance and targeted missions, revolutionizing modern warfare. What secrets do they hold?

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

The Big Battle

By RH Disney

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

32 pages· 444 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

3.9/5 Goodreads · 62 ratings

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Summary: In the bustling city of San Fransokyo, young robotics genius Hiro Hamada uncovers a sinister plot threatening everything he holds dear. With his loyal robot Baymax by his side, Hiro must rally a team of unlikely heroes to confront the looming danger. Can this band of first-time crime fighters rise to the challenge and save their city from impending doom? As they face off against a mysterious villain, the stakes have never been higher. Dive into a world of adventure and innovation where friendship and courage are the ultimate weapons.

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