Books About Science And Invention

The Best Science And Invention Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about science and invention? 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 5 Favorite Books About Science And Invention

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Rebels with a Cause

By James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein, Beverly Johnson (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Max Einstein series

Kid geniuses tackle a global water crisis while evading a sinister corporation's kidnapping attempts.

320 pages· 41,092 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,283 ratings
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Summary: Max Einstein, a 12-year-old prodigy, juggles teaching college classes and dodging kidnappers. As part of the Change Makers Institute, she and her friends face a global water crisis in Ireland and India. But with a greedy corporation always one step ahead, is there a spy among them? Can Max outsmart her pursuers and save the day?
Chapter Book · Ages 11–17 · 2009

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

A boy's dream to build a windmill defies drought and doubt, transforming his village's future.

320 pages· 57,679 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 33,323 ratings
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Summary: In drought-stricken Malawi, young William dreams of building a windmill to bring electricity and water to his village. Labeled crazy, he persists with scrap metal and old textbooks. Can his invention defy the odds and change lives?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2006

Poison Island

By Ash Oswald (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Zac Power series

A young spy races against time to save his brother from a mad scientist's deadly plan.

96 pages· 7,838 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 629 ratings
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Summary: Zac Power, a young spy, faces his toughest mission yet on a perilous island. With his brother kidnapped by the sinister Dr. Drastic, Zac must navigate quicksand, piranhas, and poison frogs to find the elusive Solution X. He has just 24 hours to thwart the mad scientist's scheme and prevent his brother from becoming a volcano's next victim. Can Zac outsmart Dr. Drastic and save the day, or will this mission be his last? Dive into a world of gadgets, danger, and high-stakes adventure.
Chapter Book · 2014

The Power of the Cell

By Roderick Hunt, David Hunt, Alex Brychta (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Time Chronicles series

A mysterious box leads to a battle against forces threatening history itself.

40 pages· 1,707 words
4.0/5 Goodreads · 34 ratings
Summary: A group of friends stumbles upon a mysterious box, thrusting them into a battle against the Virans, who aim to unravel history. Guided by Mortlock, the Time Guardian, they journey through time, meeting figures like Leonardo Da Vinci and Johann Gutenberg. As they piece together the TimeWeb, they face the ultimate challenge: can they find the magic key to save history before it's too late?
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2007

Thomas Edison

Discover how a curious boy became the inventor who lit up the world.

128 pages· 20,075 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 47 ratings
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Summary: Follow the journey of Thomas Edison, from a curious boy experimenting in his basement to the inventive genius who revolutionized the world. As the Wizard of Menlo Park, Edison not only illuminated the world with the incandescent light bulb but also transformed entertainment and industry with inventions like the phonograph and cinema. What challenges did he face, and how did his relentless spirit lead to groundbreaking innovations like the electric car and storage battery? Dive into the life of a man whose persistence and creativity changed everyday life forever.
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