Science Books for Children!

1. Pond Walk by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (ages 4-7)
 

This adorable book describes a walk in nature and the things you may see along the way. The main topics mentioned in this easy-read are plants and animals, the relationship between organisms, and the idea of documenting what we see in nature by drawing pictures.

 

2. 11 Experiments That Failed by Jenny Offill and Nancy Carpenter (ages 4-8)

 

11 Experiments That Failed is a funny book that will ask very bizzare questions of children, such as, "can a kid survive the winter on ketchup-covered snowballs?". After each question, the book provides a hypothesis along with a list of materials needed for the experiment. A set of methods for performing the experiment as well as what the outcome of each experiment is is also provided. Smithsonianmag.com describes this fun read as "mini scientific papers [that are] great for teaching the basics of the scientific method in a hilarious way". 

 

3. In the Bag! Margaret Knight Wraps It Up by Monica Kulling (ages 5-8)

 

This book tells the story of Margaret Knight, an early female inventor. While working at a cotton mill at the age 12, Margaret invented a device that helped to make the operation of looms safer. The item that made her most famous as an inventor was the flat-bottomed paper bag. Check this book out to learn about one of the greatest (and youngest!) inventors there ever was!

 

 

4. Coral Reefs by Jason Chin (ages 5-9)

 

The illustrations in this wonderful book where a young girl's world becomes a coral reef are absolutely amazing! Dive right into this adorable read where you can learn all about coral reefs, all while enjoying a cute story about a girl whose imagination is larger than life.

5. How the Dinosaur Got to the Museum by Jessie Hartland (ages 6-9)

This really cool book follows the history of a Diplodocus from its initial discovery all the way to its display in the Smithsonian Institution. As the story unfolds, a description of all the different kinds of people it takes in order to make a dinosaur exhibit in a museum possible is explained. Check out this very informative and interesting book!


6. Nature Adventures by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom (ages 6-9)

While anyone can take an adventure of their own at any time, it is sometimes hard to plan accordingly when you don't always know what you're doing or what you're looking for. This informative text gives basic advice and guidelines on what to look for and what to bring along on an adventure in nature, whether you're heading to the beach, the forest, or a big city.


7. North: The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration by Nick Dowson (ages 7-10)

Artic migration is a very exciting and interesting topic to research for all ages. This book follows the habits of birds, caribou, whales, and other animals as they migrate from areas as far away as New Zealand to the Arctic in the spring. Then, the book takes a turn to follow them through the fall, where they experience their worst weather yet.


8. The Secret World of Whales by Charles Siebert (ages 8-12)

This comprehensive and extremely informative book on whales is sure to capture any child who is interested in these enormous animals. The book discusses three main topics: whales in literature, the history of whaling, and current whale science. Check it out!


9. Far from Shore: Chronicles of Deep Sea Voyage by Sophie Webb (ages 9-12)

This awesome read documents a four-month research voyage on the Pacific Ocean aboard the NOAA ship McArthur II. The book includes intriguing diary entries that are marked by latitude and longitude so readers can actually map out Webb's journey on their own while reading. Webb also inclues beautiful illustrations of the creatures she saw along the way.

(books 1-9 found here: http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/science/2011/11/ten-great-science-books-for-kids/)


10. Seeds! Seeds! Seeds! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace (ages 6-8)

This fictional book about seeds is a great read for young children. Throughout the book, buddy bear creates a seed collection by gluing seeds to paper, learns how seeds grow and how to properly plant them, and even feeds the birds some of his seeds. The brightly colored illustrations will attract young children all while learning all there is to know about seeds.

(book 10 found here: http://www.imnotthenanny.com/2011/04/our-favorite-science-books-for-girls.html)