Science Reads: Recommended reads for children

Updated April 9, 2024
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High chair chemistry
Esbaum, Jill
Paper Book
Secure your bib, open wide, and get ready to unpack the properties of matter. Chemistry is all around us--starting with Baby's high chair . . . Are you hungry? . . . Let's experiment. Why wait for college when you can teach your toddler advanced...
My first 100 science words
Ferrie, Chris
Paper Book
Chris Ferrie fans will love this perfect educational baby and toddler science book featuring essential STEAM words from the bestselling author! Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce them to science words that go beyond the basics with this first 100 words baby board...
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 toa watering can, behinda flower pot, insidea wheelbarrow . . . and under a chicken!...
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,...
The outdoor scientist : the wonder of observing the natural world
Grandin, Temple
Paper Book
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...
Professor Goose debunks Goldilocks and the three bears
Bourgeois, Paulette
Paper Book
Jammed with jokes and wonderfully silly illustrations, this book entertains while it introduces basic scientific laws and rules to young readers. At the back of the book, readers will find Professor Goose's instructions on how to engineer their own chair for a (teddy) bear!
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...
Indigenous ingenuity : a celebration of traditional North American knowledge
Havrelock, Deidre
Paper Book
"An astonishing, exuberant treasure trove of history, science and hands-on activities that repeatedly begs the question: "Why didn't I know this?" Essential for kids and adults. We need this book." -Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of Charles...

Also available in eBook format.

Canadian authors.

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.

Georgia's terrific, colorific experiment
Persico, Zoe
Paper Book
Science and art come together in this colorful and empowering picture book about a strong minded girl scientist and her artist family. Is it possible for science and art to really mix? Georgia wants to be a scientist, and a great one at that. But in order...
Fairy Science
Spires, Ashley
Paper Book
The award-winning author of The Most Magnificent Thing introduces the value of science and inquiry to young readers with humor and heart. For fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Hidden Figures. Esther the fairy doesn't believe in magic. But fairies are all about...
Canadian author.
La Fée Scientifique
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! ...

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.

Baby loves scientists : you can be anything!
Spiro, Ruth
Paper Book
Babies who love science can be anything! Move over Wonder Woman and Superman--here come Aerospace Engineer and Particle Physicist! Baby loves to explore the world of science! What's next for Baby after learning about physics, engineering, computers, and the natural world?...
Ada Twist and the disappearing dogs
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs is the fifth story in author Andrea Beaty and illustrator David Roberts's New York Times bestselling Questioneers chapter book series following Ada Twist, the star of the Netflix TV show! Blue River...
Also available in eBook format.
Vivi loves science : wind and water
Derting, Kimberly
Paper Book
Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Vivi helps her community clean up the beach after a storm and learns about how wind and water shape the landscape. A great choice for aspiring scientists, new readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Includes...
The friendship code
Deutsch, Stacia
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! Perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this series ispublished in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code. Loops, variables, input/output-Lucy can't wait to get started with the new coding club at...
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. ...
Blasting through the solar system!
Himmelman, John
Paper Book
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! In John Himmelman's early chapter book series, Albert Hopper is a frog--and a science hero! He seeks to explore the world and beyond, generating laughs and imparting STEM wisdom as he goes. Science Hero Albert...
Max & Mo's science fair surprise
Lakin, Patricia
Paper Book
Award-winning author Patricia Lakin is back with a Level 1 Ready-to-Read about the adorable hamsters, Max and Mo. Join Max and Mo as they participate in an exciting science fair! It's school science fair time, and Max and Mo love seeing what the big ones--the kids in the class-...
Emmy in the key of code
Lucido, Aimee
Paper Book
In this innovative middle grade novel, coding and music take center stage as new girl Emmy tries to find her place in a new school. Perfect for fans of the Girls Who Code series and The Crossover. In a new city, at a new school, twelve-year-old Emmy has never felt more out of...
Also available in eAudiobook format.
In the deep blue sea
Nye, Bill
Paper Book
New York Times-bestselling authors Bill Nye the Science Guy and Gregory Mone take middle-grade readers on a scientific adventure in Book 2 of the exciting new Jack and the Geniuses series. The series combines real-world science along with a mysterious adventure that will leave kids...
Also available in eBook format.
Science fair frenzy
Smiley, Jess Smart
Paper Book
In the second volume of the What Happens Next? graphic novel series, YOU decide whether Sunbright Middle School's science fair is a success-- or if it all goes up in flames! Megan Hathaway came to Sunbright Middle School's Science and Invention Fair expecting to...
The boreal forest : a year in the world's largest land biome
Carmichael, L. E.
Paper Book
The vast boreal forest spans a dozen countries in the northern regions like 'a scarf around the neck of the world,' making it the planet's largest land biome. Besides providing homes for a diversity of species, this spectacular forest is also vitally important to the planet's ecosystem. This...
Canadian author.
The periodic table of elements : understanding the building blocks of everything
Chad, Jon
Paper Book
Step out of your element with Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements, the latest volume of First Second's nonfiction graphic novel series! A book of fun chemistry experiments has fallen into the wrong hands. Only Mel can use her knowledge of the periodic table to...
Tech lab : brilliant builds for super makers
Challoner, Jack
Paper Book
This DK children's book for ages 11-14 is brimming with exciting, educational activities and projects that focus on electronics and technology. Keep your siblings out of your room with a brilliant bedroom alarm, power a propellor motorboat, make a thermoelectric phone charger,...
Energy : physical science for kids
Diehn, Andi, author.
Paper Book
Energy: Physical Science for Kids from the Picture Book Science series gets kids excited about science! Do you have a lot of energy? What else has energy? Just about everything that moves! When you feel like running, leaping, and singing, people might say you have a lot of energy....
The science spell book : magical experiments for kids
Florance, Cara
Paper Book
Use science to create REAL magic with 30 dazzling experiments you can do at home--the perfect science gift for kids! Written by biochemist Cara Florance, The Science Spell Book is the perfect way to engage kids while teaching them about science. Readers will learn about physics, biology,...
Super hero science
Hackett, Jennifer
Paper Book
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, The Flash, Batgirl, Bumblebee and other beloved DC super heroes make science fun and engaging for kids 6 and up. What can Superman tell us about force, gravity, and motion? What makes flight possible (other than a cape)? Can science explain...
The history of the computer : people, inventions, and technology that changed our world
Ignotofsky, Rachel
Paper Book
A strikingly illustrated overview ofthe computing machines that have changed our world-from the abacus to the smartphone-and the people who made them, by the New York Timesbestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science. Computers are everywhere and have...
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...
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...
Kitchen Science: 30 Awesome Stem Experiments To Try At Home
Minter, Laura.
Paper Book
Kitchen Science is a collection of 30 STEM-themed activities for children, making use of everyday materials found in the kitchen.Forget about sterile laboratories and stuffy classrooms, there are oodles of awesome science experiments waiting to be done, right under your nose -...
Power up! : a visual exploration of energy
Paleja, S. N.
Paper Book
An innovative infographic look at what makes our world light up, work, and run. It's impossible to imagine our lives without energy, but how often do we really think about where it comes from? With Power Up! discovering what you need to know about energy is easy and fun. Each bright, dynamic...
Canadian author.
What's the weather?
Ralston, Fraser
Paper Book
Discover the science behind wild and wonderful weather in this fact-packed book! From heatwaves and big freezes to tornadoes and fog, this science book gives your budding meteorologist a glimpse into all the action that happens in the sky. Learn about all kinds of weather and...
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...
Why don't cars run on apple juice? : real science questions from real kids
Vermond, Kira
Paper Book
Curious kids ask the best questions! What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive...
Canadian author.
The most exciting book of science, inventions & space ever
Watts, Claire
Paper Book
Travel with mischievous cartoon guides, the Brainwaves, in this book of science through a range of mindblowing STEM topics Meet the Brainwaves, hilarious little mischief-makers who will be your guides to a marvellous range of mindblowing science topics! These pint-sized pals will...
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...
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...
Canadian author.

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