8 Best STEM Books For Kids
No child’s library is complete without some fascinating STEM books for kids. Books help children develop reading skills and introduce them to new ideas. There is a wide variety of educational books that introduce children to the worlds of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here are our top 8 STEM books for sparking your child’s imagination.
1. Once Upon a Star By James Carter and Mar Hernandez
Future astronomers and space enthusiasts will be captivated by this poetic journey through space. Readers will learn about the Big Bang, the formation of stars and planets, and the origins of life on Earth. The rhythmic style makes this book a joy to read aloud and will keep your kids asking to read it over and over again!
2. Count on Me By Miguel Tanco
Mathematics is a part of our daily lives, yet most of us hardly notice. This isn’t the case for the young girl whose journey we follow in this book. Readers follow the girl as she searches for interesting shapes and curves in her environment. Her passion for mathematics is contagious and will surely inspire your kids!
3. What Can I Be? By Tiffani Teachey
This is a great book for introducing various STEM topics to children. After reading this book, your children will see just how many opportunities exist within the STEM field. Children will be able to envision themselves in a STEM career after reading about the exciting possibilities out there.
4. Awesome Science Experiments for Kids By Crystal Chatterton
Crystal Chatterton’s collection of science experiments is a summer must-have! Just because school’s out doesn’t mean learning stops. This will come in handy on those summer days when you’re home with the kids. Open up the book to find an awesome experiment to keep the summer engaging and educational.
5. Women in Science By Rachel Ignotofsky
The accomplishments of women in STEM have long been overlooked. This book will inspire both girls and boys with stories of important women in different STEM fields. These female role models are a great source of inspiration and proof that STEM is not just a field for men.
6. Awesome Engineering Activities for Kids By Christina Schul
This book is full of hands-on activities that introduce your child to the wonderful world of engineering. Children will learn about engineering and develop fine motor skills as they create bridges, catapults, and towers using simple items you have laying around your home.
7. The Way Things Work Now By David Macaulay
Children will explore their natural curiosity as they read about the inner workings of things like Wi-Fi, airplanes, flash drives, and magnets. Detailed illustrations help readers understand visual ideas and the lighthearted text makes it a joy to read.
8. Math Curse By Jon Sciesczka and Lane Smith
Problem-solving is one of the most important skills of the 21st-century. This book follows a young girl whose curse is to see everything as a math problem. As readers follow along, they watch her solve problems while enjoying the clever play on words and fun illustrations. This book can make anyone love math!
Final Thoughts
STEM subjects have a reputation for being difficult or boring. This is simply not true! Add some of these STEM books for kids to your home library to create positive associations between your children and STEM topics.
