Science comes to life in these children’s books

This booklist offers a range of books featuring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) for kids.

The library booklist provides readers with names of books and other material recommended by the staff of Western Counties Regional Library. All recommendations are posted at www.westerncounties.ca under Recommended Reading with links to our catalogue.

KID SCIENTISTS

by David Stabler

When the world’s most brilliant scientists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Albert

Einstein daydreamed instead of paying attention in class. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails in her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save money to buy a telescope. Kid Scientists tells these stories and more with full-colour cartoon illustrations on nearly every page.

SCIENTISTS

by Jessamy Hawke

Filled with great detail and following a storytelling format, this is a thrilling book that will capture the imagination of young children and encourage them to explore the world of science. Beautiful descriptions of the scientists’ lives are brought to life through stunning watercolour illustrations and fantastic photography highlights the detail of their discoveries.

SI MATH MAKER LAB

by Michelle Crane

Produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, SI Math Maker Lab is designed to appeal to math lovers and those who prefer practical projects. To complete these engaging projects, kids don’t need to be math geniuses or even know how to use a calculator. Each task comes with easy-to-follow instructions, photographs and illustrations to help whip up super cool mathematics creations.

CRAFTY SCIENCE

by Jane Bull

Craft your way through each art, cooking, and gardening project, then discover the science behind them. Make a toy raft and find out what makes your boat float, or heat corn and learn why popcorn pops. Discover your wonderful world in a whole new way.

STEM LAB

by Jack Challoner

STEM Lab is packed with 25 exciting STEM activities, perfect for firing up kids’ imaginations. Explore and discover beautifully illustrated science activities with an easy-tofollow guide that will explain how science, technology, engineering and math shape the world around us.

GUTSY GIRLS GO FOR SCIENCE

by Diane Taylor

In Gutsy Girls Go for Science, readers eight to 11 meet five female engineers who revolutionized the role of women in engineering. Short sidebars highlight the accomplishments of contemporary female engineers and reveal the ways women are finding success in engineering today.