Science Reads: Recommended reads for children

Updated April 9, 2024
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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.

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,...

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.

Fairy science
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.

Fairy science
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
Libby loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Libby and her friends learn about solids, liquids, and gases. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes activities, a glossary, and a fun science experiment to...
I want to be a scientist
Driscoll, Laura
Paper Book
"An informative and accessible child's-eye view of STEM careers" --Kirkus Reviews This Level One I Can Read and Guided Reading Level K is perfect for learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple...
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...
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...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian authors.

What will I discover?
Kyi, Tanya Lloyd
Paper Book
Kids 3 to 6 will be inspired to ask their own big questions after reading about the mysteries that scientists have yet to discover. This celebration of curiosity is an excellent resource for fostering an interest in STEM. Sometimes, it seems as if...

Canadian author.

A vaccine is like a memory
LaRocca, Rajani
Paper Book
This timely book details the importance of vaccines and how they were developed throughout history, as well as how they work to protect your body and keep it healthy. "A lively, informative introduction to vaccines." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW ...
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...
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

Professor Astro Cat's atomic journey : 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...

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.

Space on Earth : how thinking like an astronaut can help save the planet
Williams, Dave
Paper Book
Really "high" tech to inspire us for sustainable solutions on Earth. Who could imagine an idea born on a space station would help sustain our planet? Astronauts, living on the International Space Station, have to protect their resources because their lives depend on it. They learn to...

Also available in e-book format.

Canadian author.


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