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Science Fiction Chapter Books

Science fiction in chapter books asks the real questions. What if this technology existed? What if society worked differently? What if you woke up on a different planet? These 889 books combine adventure with ideas.

889 books

Cover of The Creature in the Teacher

Spooksville #12

The Creature in the Teacher

Christopher Pike

For the child who suspects there is something a little 'off' about their classroom routine or their teacher's behavior,

Cover of The Rules

Project Paper Doll #1

A lab escapee living by five strict survival rules must decide if falling for a boy is worth the risk of being hunted do

Cover of The Vulpine

For the child grappling with the pressure to be perfect or the fear of a new diagnosis. This gothic adventure celebrates

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Cover of The Heavenly Host

The Heavenly Host

Isaac Asimov

Jonathan arrives on Planet Anderson Two just before Christmas and discovers that the 'dangerous' aliens he was warned ab

Ages 7–11

Cover of The Rising Force

Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #1

The Rising Force

Sixteen-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi pushes to become a Jedi Knight, but tension rises as he wonders if his master, Qui-Gon J

Cover of The Delikon

H. M. Hoover's Future Earth

Power begins to crumble for the Delikons, an alien race that has ruled over a reordered Earth for many generations.

Cover of Secrets of the Dark Side

Secrets of the Dark Side

For the young fan who is fascinated by the darker side of their favorite movies, this guide explores the lore of villain

Cover of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

Sal and Gabi #1

Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

Carlos Hernandez

Cuban mythology meets high-stakes science fiction in this award-winning tale of a boy whose unique talents might just un

Cover of Strike

SYLO Chronicles #3

Tucker Pierce and his friends face their final, desperate stand against the powerful SYLO forces to save their home and

Cover of Tesla's Attic

The Accelerati Trilogy #1

Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman

For the child adjusting to a new home who loves to tinker, explore, and uncover hidden secrets in the most ordinary plac

Cover of The Children's Book of the Future

The Children's Book of the Future

For the curious child who wonders what life will look like in 50 years. This visual guide uses science and imagination t

Cover of Jedi Battles

DK Adventures: Star Wars #1

Lisa Stock, Julia March, Pamela Afram, Hannah Dolan, Rahul Ganguly, Emma Grange

Master the ways of the Force with this look at lightsaber techniques, deadly weapons, and the strategic secrets Jedi use

Cover of Being

For the teen grappling with questions of identity and belonging, this high-stakes thriller explores what it means to be

Cover of Attempting Connection

Attempting Connection

For the child grappling with the loss of a grandparent or the lonely ache of feeling like an outsider in their own time.

Cover of What Is the Story of Princess Leia?

What Is the Story Of?

What Is the Story of Princess Leia?

Brandon T. Snider

The Force is strong in Leia Organa, the rebel princess of Alderaan who risks everything to save her people and fight for

Cover of The River of Death

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles #13

The River of Death

For the middle-grade reader who loves high-stakes missions and finding where they belong. A group of super-powered teens

Cover of The Lives We Lost

Fallen World #2

The Lives We Lost

For the teen processing the weight of global crises, this gripping survival story explores how to hold onto hope and hum

Cover of The Predator

K. A. Applegate

For the child grappling with the weight of responsibility and the fear of losing a parent while navigating complex choic

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Quest for Orion #1

A Quest for Orion

Rosemary Harris

For the teen feeling overwhelmed by a changing world, this gripping story explores finding your voice and your people wh

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The Vault of Dreamers #2

The Rule of Mirrors

Caragh M. O'Brien

For the teenager grappling with questions of identity and how much of themselves to share with the world in an age of co

Cover of Mamoko: In the Year 3000

Mamoko: In the Year 3000

Aleksandra Mizielińska, Daniel Mizieliński

For the child who constantly asks what life will be like in the future, this immersive board book offers a detailed, pla

Cover of A Hagfish Called Shirley

A Hagfish Called Shirley

Jennifer Allison

For the child who feels like their life is a series of embarrassing mishaps. This silly adventure helps kids laugh off t

Cover of Homicidal Aliens and Other Disappointments

Alien Invasion #2

Homicidal Aliens and Other Disappointments

Jesse survived an invasion by polite, murderous aliens, but now he must use mind powers and glimpses of the future to st

Cover of Horse of a Different Dexter

Dexter's Laboratory #2

Horse of a Different Dexter

Bobbi J.G. Weiss, David Cody Weiss

For the child who loves to tinker and experiment but finds that their big ideas sometimes lead to even bigger messes.

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