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Science Books for Kids

Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Cloud

Written by Saskia Gwinn Illustrated by Daniela Sosa
2-5

Step inside Earth's natural systems and cycles in this playful new picture book series for the littlest learners. I see a cloud, high up in the sky, made of tiny water droplets sparkling with dust . . . Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Earth's water cycle, from soaring clouds…

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Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Star

Written by Saskia Gwinn Illustrated by Daniela Sosa
2-5

Step inside the life cycle of a star in this beautiful new picture book series for the littlest learners. I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in space, so very far away . . . Blast off on a journey through the life cycle of a star,…

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Teeny Tiny Science: I See a Tree

Written by Saskia Gwinn Illustrated by Daniela Sosa
2-5

Step inside the life cycle of a tree in this immersive picture book for the youngest scientists.  I see a tree, with thousands of leaves on beautiful branches that are bursting with life . . . Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the life cycle of a tree, from bursting buds…

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Supa Nova

Written by Chanté Timothy
7-10

Winner of Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Kids’ Book Awards Venture into Nova's secret underground lab— and witness a gum monster come to life! A full-color, action-packed graphic novel about a young Black girl with a love for science and enough determination and confidence to fix the world. Nova is horrified when…

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Supa Nova: Robot Takeover

Written by Chanté Timothy
7-10

Nova invents a robot named Buddy to help her with her chores so she has more time to do science, but then Buddy tries to take over her secret lab—and the world!  Science-loving Nova is back and ready to hit the lab! But cleaning her room and doing other tasks…

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MEGA

Written by Jules Howard Illustrated by Gavin Scott
9-12

Discover the megafauna species that have shaped our planet - from the mighty megalodon, saber-toothed cats, and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes, and whales that live today. Why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about…

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Wonder World: Earth

Written by Ben Lerwill Illustrated by Xuan Le
4-8

Discover the spectacular science of soil in the first book in a new series all about the wonders of the natural world! From housing billions of worms, bugs, and microbes to providing enough nutrients to feed a planet worth of creatures, soil sustains life on Earth. In the first installment…

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How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs

Written by Dr Punam Krishan Illustrated by Sol Linero
7-10

An accessible, fascinating book about the many different jobs in healthcare written by practicing doctor and TV presenter, Dr. Punam Krishan Do you have what it takes to become a doctor, a medical scientist, or to work in public health? Find out all about the incredible life-saving jobs you could…

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How to be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs

Written by Dr Sheila Kanani Illustrated by Sol Linero
7-10

An engaging and comprehensive guide to many exciting space-related jobs, from astronauts and rocket engineers to space chefs and even extraterrestrial scouts. Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut, a spaceship engineer, or to work in Mission Control? Find out all about astronomy and the surprising space-related…

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How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs

Written by Dr Jess French Illustrated by Sol Linero
7-10

A friendly and fascinating book about how to work with animals, for children from 6+, written by vet and CBeebies presenter Dr. Jess French. Do you have what it takes to become a vet, a horse trainer, or to work at a nature reserve? Find out all about the incredible…

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Everything You Know About Bugs (and other tiny creatures) is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott
8-12

Fans of all things creepy-crawly will become experts on insects and other tiny creatures with this informative, inventive, and entertaining nonfiction book! Do you know all there is to know about insects and other tiny creatures? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs, and cockroaches are indestructible,…

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Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott
8-12

Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green, and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . . From fossilized feathers to long-necked look-alikes,…

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Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!

Written by Dr. Nick Crumpton Illustrated by Gavin Scott
8-12

Shark fans will quickly become shark experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book! Do you know all there is to know about sharks? They're all giant, cold-blooded creatures that enjoy eating humans, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But…

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Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong!

Written by Emma Young Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga
8-12

Curious readers will learn to distinguish fact from fiction in this informative and entertaining book about the human body! Humans have ALL of the answers about the inner workings of our bodies - like how many organs we have and why we sleep - right? Not necessarily! This book is…

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There Are No Silly Questions

Written by Mike Rampton Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten
8-12

A Barnes and Noble 2025 Book of the Year Finalist! Have you ever wondered . . . If dinosaurs sneezed? How long would it take to run around the world? If moths like light so much, why do they only come out at night? Find out in this hilarious collection…

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This Book Will Make You a Scientist

Written by Dr Sheila Kanani Illustrated by Ellen Surrey
7-10

This book will make YOU a scientist as you explore 25 different scientific concepts inspired by ground-breaking scientists through history! Measure the speed of light like Albert Einstein! Train to be an astronaut like Mae Jemison! Communicate with chimpanzees like Jane Goodall! This book will make YOU a scientist as…

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Build Your Own Solar System

Written by Lauren Fairgrieve Illustrated by Anja Sušanj
9-12

Discover the wonders of our solar system, then build your very own 3D planets (and the sun!) in this creative and beautiful introduction to the universe around us! Explore the wonders of our universe in this beautiful introduction to planets, asteroids, galaxies, black holes, and more! This creative introduction to…

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