Science & Curiosity
Ada Twist, Scientist
by Andrea Beaty
Ages 6–8A story celebrating questions, persistence, observation, and experimentation.
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Books
Science and discovery books selected for young readers, families, and educators.
Life Science
Animal Homes
by Shira Evan’s
Ages 6–8Features real photos of cozy dens and towering trees with a fun vocabulary tree designed for kindergarteners.
Life Science
Animals Need Shelter
by Marla Conn
Ages 6–8Animals Need Shelter by Marla Conn is a beginning science book that teaches young children aged 4 to 7 about where different …
Astronomy & Physics
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
by Neil deGrasse Tyson with Gregory Mone
Ages 12–14An accessible introduction to major ideas in astrophysics for older young readers.
Life Science
From Seed to Plant
by Gail Gibbons
Ages 6–8Explains that every seed holds the start of a new plant and will grow into the same kind of plant that made …
Life Science
How do Insects Protect Themselves?
by Megan Kopp
Ages 6–8From blending into surroundings to biting and releasing stinky smells, learn about the different ways insects defend themselves from predators.
Life Science
Insect Adaptations: Mouthparts, Mimicry, and Flying
by Andi Diehn
Ages 6–8The book explains how insects adapt over many generations as helpful survival traits pass down from parents to offspring.
Science
My Leaf Book
by Monica Wellington
Ages 6–8My Leaf Book is a children's picture book about a young girl who visits an arboretum in autumn to collect fallen leaves …
Life Science
On Beyond Bugs! All About Insects
by Tish Rabe
Ages 6–8Dr. Seuss series of books: Explains that most insects have hard shells, lay eggs, have wings, and feature six legs—distinguishing them from …
Life Science
Over and Under the Snow
by Kate Messner
Ages 6–8OVER AND UNDER THE SNOW takes readers on a cross country ski trip through the winter woods to discover the secret world …
Life Science
Plant the Tiny Seed
by Christie Matheson
Ages 6–8Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson is an interactive children's picture and board book that teaches young readers how a garden …
Science
Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf
by Lois Ehlert
Ages 6–8Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf is a children's picture book that tells the life story of a sugar maple tree through the eyes …
Science
Summer Green to Autumn Gold
by Mia Posada
Ages 9–11Explains the science behind why leaves change color during the autumn transition.
Astronomy
The Stars: A New Way to See Them
by H. A. Rey
Ages 9–11A classic, approachable guide to identifying constellations and learning the night sky.
Life Science
The Tiny Seed
by Eric Carle
Ages 6–8The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle is a classic children's picture book that follows the seasonal journey and life cycle of a …
Life Science
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
by Kate Messner
Ages 6–8A young girl and her grandmother plan, plant, care for, and harvest a backyard garden over the course of a full year.
Science
Weather Words and What They Mean
by Gail Gibbons
Ages 6–8Weather Words and What They Mean is a children's informational picture book written and illustrated by Gail Gibbons that explains basic meteorological …
Life Science
Welcome Home, Bear
by ll Sung Na
Ages 6–8He visits different animal friends in their homes around the world, including birds in high trees, a mole underground, a goat on …
Life Science
We’re Not Weird: Structure and Function in the Animal Kingdom
by Michael Garland
Ages 6–8Explores extraordinary-looking animals and explains how their unique physical traits help them survive.
Science
What Will The Weather Be?
by Lynda DeWitt
Ages 6–8Weather Basics: Explains core concepts like temperature, humidity, wind direction and speed, and air pressure.Weather Instruments: Introduces young readers to everyday tools …
Life Science
Where Do Insects Live?
by Mary Reid
Ages 6–8This 16-page emergent reader uses simple text and real photographs to introduce young children (ages 0–6) to the diverse habitats and homes …
Science
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
by Betsy Maestro
Ages 6–8Children will learn in simple terms the concept of photosynthesis, pigments, and chlorophyll. Also includes activities and a list of places to …