4 Kids Books Celebrating Science

Scientists think deeply, use logic, make observations and conduct experiments. This week, we explore dinosaurs, investigate ponds and beaches and embark on a wild robot adventure…

Nerdy Babies: Dinosaurs by Emmy Kastner. Bring the mysteries of the Mesozoic Era to life with this board book. Discover how dinosaurs evolved over millions of years using a simple question-and-answer format. Recommended for infants.

Discovering the World of Nature Along the Riverbank by Petra Bartikova. Learn about the water-loving animals that live along ponds, rivers and pools. Sturdy foldout illustrations and cut-out openings explain how frogs came to be, how muskrats digs burrows and how otters live. Recommended for toddlers.

Vivi Loves Science by Kimberly Derting. Join Vivi and Ms. Cousteau as she guides students in creating aqua-scopes. Readers will love learning about the beach using a science lens creating a temporary tide pool at the end of the story. Recommended for elementary schoolers.

Maya and the Robot by Eve L. Ewing. Maya hopes the robot she finds and fixes will salvage her not-so-great start to fifth grade. A great book about science, heart, friendship and being yourself. Recommended for tweens.