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8 Science Books For Kids

BySarah McClelland Updated on

Grab one of these science books from the list below and get ready to discover new things! Help kids visualize themselves as scientists, engineers, or architects with this fantastic list of picture books and chapter books. Written to inspire future generations of scientists, you’ll find fantastic choices for kindergarten through to elementary school.

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SCIENCE BOOKS FOR KIDS

What does a scientist do? They read books of course! If you have a budding scientist or a Jr. scientist, this is a fantastic book list that features titles for both younger and older kiddos. Inspire curiosity, encourage questions, and set up experiments of all kinds!

Teacher approved! Our local STEM teacher shared her favorite science-themed books with me! Whether you’re in the classroom, at home, or in a group or club setting, these are fantastic resources to have on hand.

Also, check out the best STEM books for kids and engineering books as well!

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Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty

“Ada Twist’s head is full of questions. Like her classmates Iggy and Rosie—stars of their own picture books Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer—Ada has always been endlessly curious. Even when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious.”

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How to Think Like a Scientist:  Answering Questions by the Scientific Method by Stephen P. Kramer (older)

“Scientists use questions to learn about things. Scientists have developed a way of helping make sure they answer questions correctly. It is called the scientific method. The scientific method can help you find answers to many of the questions you are curious about.”

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Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom, Super Scientist (Graphic Science) by Donald B. Lemke (older)

“When Max Axiom, Super Scientist faces flooding in his city, he has to use two things to help him prevent the river from overflowing: the scientific method and his scientific superpowers.

Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom, by Donald Lemke, introduces young scientists to hypotheses, experiments, analysis, and research in a fun graphic novel format. Full-color illustrations and fast-paced text bring excitement to the process of scientific discovery.”

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11 Experiments That Failed by Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter 

“Is it possible to eat snowballs doused in ketchup—and nothing else—all winter? Can a washing machine wash dishes? By reading the step-by-step instructions, kids can discover the answers to such all-important questions along with the book’s curious narrator.

Here are 12 “hypotheses,” as well as lists of “what you need,” “what to do,” and “what happened” that are sure to make young readers laugh out loud as they learn how to conduct science experiments (really!).”

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Mad Margaret Experiments with the Scientific Method (In the Science Lab) by Eric Mark Braun

“I’m Mad Margaret, and I’m not really mad, I’m just crazy about science! When a friend tells me he has a sneezing problem, I help him use the scientific method to solve it. I’m no Einstein, but I can tell you all about the scientific method!”

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What is Science?  by Rebecca Kai Dotlich (younger)

“What exactly is science? Stars and planets, rocks and soil, hurricanes and airplanes-science is all of these things and so much more. It’s also about curiosity: asking questions and exploring possible answers.”

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Bold Women in Science by Danni Washington (older)

“Women have always been at the forefront of scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 of these women and their extraordinary accomplishments—even in the face of huge challenges. See how they bravely followed their dreams and revolutionized what we know about technology, our bodies, and even the universe!”

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The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers By Susan B. Katz

(Note there are tons of options here: This is a complete series of books called The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)

“Jane Goodall is a celebrated scientist for her studies of chimpanzees in the forests of Africa. Before she observed chimps and helped save them from losing their home, Jane was a curious kid who loved learning about animals. She showed people that women could be scientists, just like men, and fought to follow her dream of working with wild chimps. Explore how Jane Goodall went from being a young nature lover in England to the most important chimpanzee expert in the world.”

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Want to experiment like a scientist… Check out these easy science experiments for kids and grab our free printable below.

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Science Experiments By Age Group

We’ve put together a few separate resources for different age groups, but remember that many experiments will cross over and can be re-tried at several different age levels. Younger kiddos can enjoy the simplicity and hands-on fun. At the same time, you can talk back and forth about what is happening.

As kiddos get older, they can bring more complexity to the experiments, including using the scientific method, developing hypotheses, exploring variables, creating different tests, and writing conclusions from analyzing data.

Helpful Science Resources

Here are a few resources that will help you introduce science more effectively to your kids or students and feel confident presenting materials. You’ll find helpful free printables throughout.

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