Science Reads: Recommended reads for children

Updated April 9, 2024
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Bath time physics
Esbaum, Jill
Paper Book
Splish, splash! Prepare to experience the forces of physics at work. It's time for Baby's bath . . . Ooh! We made a waterfall . . . Invite your tubby-time friends to join in. Even Einstein started somewhere, so who's to say your little...
Where are the eggs?
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
Caldecott Honor winner Grace Lin celebrates math for every kid, everywhere! The chickens have laid their eggs all over the yard! Mei looks for the eggs, searching next to a watering can, behind a flower pot, inside a wheelbarrow . . . and under a...
Garden time
McDonald, Jill
Paper Book
Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! This cheerful and informative Hello, World! board book teaches toddlers all about gardens-with easy-to-understand facts about how plants grow and how gardening puts food on our tables. Hello,...
We are one : how the world adds up
Hood, Susan
Paper Book
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts--and unity and connection are most important of all--in a beautifully illustrated counting book with a timely message. One can be one thing all on its own--one star, one stream, one stick, one stone. But those on their toes, those...
Newton and Curie : the science squirrels
Kirk, Daniel
Paper Book
When an apple falls on his head, Newton the squirrel begins to wonder how the world works. After perching on a branch outside a classroom window and listening in on a lesson about the force of gravity, he decides to try his own experiments with the help of his sister, Curie. Learning to make simple...
Here we go digging for dinosaur bones : sung to the tune of "here we go round the mulberry bush"
Lendroth, Susan
Paper Book
"This is a perfect book for a dinosaur storytime."-School Library Journal This STEM-friendly musical fossil dig will have dinosaur lovers singing along as they learn the science behindpaleontology. Set to the tune of "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush," Here We...
Nous sommes les protecteurs de l'eau
Lindstrom, Carole
Paper Book
From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, We Are Water Protectors,...

Avec l'aide des enseignements de sa grand-mere, une petite fille incite les siens a se tenir debout afin d'empecher la construction de pipelines desastreux pour l'environnement.

Auteure canadienne.

We are water protectors
Lindstrom, Carole
Paper Book
From author Carole Lindstrom and illustrator Michaela Goade comes a New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal winning picture book that honors Indigenous-led movements across the world. Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, We Are Water Protectors,...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian author.

Fairy science : solid, liquid, gassy
Spires, Ashley
Paper Book
All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic--except Esther. She believes in science. When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped--including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem--and its solution! ...

Canadian author.

La Fée Scientifique : Solide, Liquide, Gazeux
Spires, Ashley
Paper Book
All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic--except Esther. She believes in science. When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped--including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem--and its solution! ...
Auteur canadien.
Ada Twist and the disappearing dogs
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
Blue River Creek has a problem: There's a pet thief on the loose! Or at least, Sofia and Iggy are convinced that there is, once their pets go missing. But as a scientist, Ada knows it's important not to jump to conclusions and to follow the facts. How will they find out what really happened to the...
Also available in eBook format.
Libby loves science : states of matter
Derting, Kimberly
Paper Book
"A successful marriage of solid information and good fun."--School Library Journal (starred review) "A natural fit for classroom science units and home use."--Booklist Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, a companion to the popular Cece Loves Science...
I want to be a scientist
Driscoll, Laura
Paper Book
For the child who says, "I want to be a SCIENTIST when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a scientist. This Level One Community Helper story takes readers on a research boat to the North Pole, where they learn all about the different...
Maya and the robot
Ewing, Eve L.
Paper Book
From award-winning author Eve L. Ewing comes an illustrated middle grade novel about a forgotten homemade robot who comes to life just when aspiring fifth-grade scientist Maya needs a friend -- and a science fair project. Maya's nervous about fifth grade. She tries to keep calm...
Cosmos Camp
Giles, Lamar
Paper Book
An Edgar Allan Poe Award Nominee! From Edgar Award nominee and WNDB cofounder Lamar Giles, this middle grade adventure stars the Epic Ellison twins as they race to solve the mystery of Cosmos Camp for young geniuses in a stand-alone companion to the Legendary Alston Boys series. ...
The outdoor scientist : the wonder of observing the natural world
Grandin, Temple
Ebook
From New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned scientist and autism spokesperson Temple Grandin comes a book about exploring the world around us, asking questions, and making sense of what we see--with 40 fun outdoor activities that promote independent thinking, which kids...
Indigenous ingenuity : a celebration of traditional North American knowledge
Havrelock, Deidre
Paper Book
Celebrate Indigenous thinkers and inventions with this beautifully designed, award-winning interactive nonfiction book--perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass.  Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded...
What's inside a bird's nest? : and other questions about nature & life cycles
Ignotofsky, Rachel
Paper Book
Discover the next nonfiction picture book about eggs, nests, and birds from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, Rachel Ignotofsky! Want to learn more about the bird that chirps outside your window? Ignotofsky crafts a perfect read out loud...
What will I discover?
Kyi, Tanya Lloyd
Ebook

Canadian author.

Breaking the mold : changing the face of climate science
Levy, Dana Alison
Paper Book
Sixteen scientists. Protecting our planet. Making science more equitable. An Orbis Pictus Recommended Book A Green Earth Book Award Honor A Blueberry Award Honor Scientists who collect microbes from surfers' skin, who use radar sensors to gather data...
The iguanodon's horn : how artists and scientists put a dinosaur back together again and again ... and again
Rubin, Sean
Paper Book
Highlighting the role of artists in the scientific process, this crowd-pleasing look at dinosaurs explores how new discoveries deepen our understanding of the world. Ever since mysterious bones were found in 1822, scientists and artists have tried to figure out what the creature they came...
Lift, mix, fling! : machines can do anything
Schaefer, Lola M.
Paper Book
How do you make work easier With machines, of course! Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning illustrator James Yang explore various types of machines and their numerous, complex functions. A fun and interactive STEM-themed picture book for fans of David Macaulay and...
Professor Astro Cat's atomic adventure : a journey through physics
Walliman, Dominic, Dr.
Paper Book
Class is in session, and the subject is physics. Your teacher? Why, he's the smartest cat in the galaxy! In this brilliant follow up to Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space, our trusty feline returns to take you on a journey through the incredible world of physics. Learn about...

Canadian author

Professeur Astrocat, les lois de la science
Walliman, Dominic, Dr.
Paper Book
Class is in session, and the subject is physics. Your teacher? Why, he's the smartest cat in the galaxy! In this brilliant follow up to Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space, our trusty feline returns to take you on a journey through the incredible world of physics. Learn about...

Pourquoi le ciel est bleu ? D'ou vient l'electricite ? Comment les avions volent-ils ? Le Professeur Astrocat, le chat le plus intelligent de la galaxie, nous fait decouvrir les secrets de la matiere, de l'energie et des forces qui regissent notre planete et l'Univers. Avec le Professeur Astrocat, la physique est un jeu d'enfant !

Auteur canadien.

Push-pull morning : dog-powered poems about matter and energy
Peters, Lisa Westberg
Paper Book
Introduce children to physics through play, poetry, and a puppy in this joyous celebration of how physics matters in our everyday lives. This remarkable picture book explores scientific concepts (gravity, magnetism, electricity, friction, etc.) through the story of the...

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