The Best Scientist Books for Kids
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Reading about the lives of people in science is a sure-fire way to bring science to life for kids. Through the stories of these people, kids can see qualities they might share, and they might find the inspiration to try out some of their own ideas. Luckily, there are some stellar children’s books available, and more and more women in science are being recognized, so all kids should be able to find a role model.
Who are your favorite scientists?
Our favorite scientist books for kids
- Me . . . Jane
- Out of School and Into Nature: The Anna Comstock Story
- DK Eyewitness Books: Great Scientists
- Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World
- What Do You Do With an Idea?
- The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: the Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists)
- A Weed Is a Flower : The Life of George Washington Carver
- The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12)
- Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World
- Starry Messenger: Galileo Galilei
- Benjamin Franklin
- Snowflake Bentley
- Who Was Albert Einstein?
- Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
- Gregor Mendel: The Friar Who Grew Peas
- The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
- Papa’s Mechanical Fish
- Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities (For Kids series)
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REVIEW: MY GREAT BIG GOD from A Net in Time
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Great topic for back to school week!
Thanks, Michele! 🙂
I am always on the lookout for new children’s books, thanks #whattoreadwednesday@_karendennis
Thanks so much, Karen! It’s nice to have you here! 🙂
I love finding new science books!
I hope you found this list helpful! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂