Now that the combined holiday of April Fool’s and Easter has passed, we can take a look at last month’s STEM book releases. As a reminder, these books are aimed mostly at toddlers through middle school. And, they are presented in no particular order.
With My Hands: Poems about Making Things
Author: Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
A big part of STEM learning is just making things, no matter what those things actually are. This book takes your child through various making activities: building, baking, drawing, and more.
The book is intended for children ages 4-7
A big part of STEM learning is just making things, no matter what those things actually are. This book takes your child through various making activities: building, baking, drawing, and more.
The book is intended for children ages 4-7
A is for Astronaut: Blasting through the Alphabet
Author: Clayton Anderson
The author, a former astronaut, uses the common approach of combining short text, illustrations, and the alphabet to provide a concise book made for a quick storytime.
You can read our review of the book.
The book is intended for children ages 6-9
The author, a former astronaut, uses the common approach of combining short text, illustrations, and the alphabet to provide a concise book made for a quick storytime.
You can read our review of the book.
The book is intended for children ages 6-9
The Coral Kingdom
Author: Laura Knowles
Help your kids learn about coral reefs with this book which explores the entire life cycle of the coral reef ecosystem.
The book is intended for children 4-6 years old.
Help your kids learn about coral reefs with this book which explores the entire life cycle of the coral reef ecosystem.
The book is intended for children 4-6 years old.
Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover
Author: Markus Motum
This book walks through the Mars landing on August 6, 2012 from the perspective of the Curiosity, the robot who traveled across the Red Planet’s surface.
The book is intended for children 8-12 years old.
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Reptiles
Author: Patricia Valdez
Let your children learn all about Joan Procter who eventually became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum.
The book is intended for children 4-8 years old.
Let your children learn all about Joan Procter who eventually became the Curator of Reptiles at the British Museum.
The book is intended for children 4-8 years old.
Little Leonardo’s Fascinating World of Science
Author: Bob Cooper
This book explores a wide range of scientific fields and instruments, ranging from the small (seen with microscopes) to the far away (seen with telescopes).
The book is intended for children 4-8 years old.
This book explores a wide range of scientific fields and instruments, ranging from the small (seen with microscopes) to the far away (seen with telescopes).
The book is intended for children 4-8 years old.
Salmander Sky
Author: Katy Farber
This pictorial depiction of salamanders’ excursions during Big Night helps children understand this fascinating phenomenon.
The book is intended for children 4-8 years old.
This pictorial depiction of salamanders’ excursions during Big Night helps children understand this fascinating phenomenon.
The book is intended for children 4-8 years old.
Maker Lab: Outdoors
Author: Jack Challoner
25 exciting outdoor projects to keep your kid(s) entertained and learning
The book is intended for children 8-12 years old.
25 exciting outdoor projects to keep your kid(s) entertained and learning
The book is intended for children 8-12 years old.
Lights, Music, Code! #3 (Girls Who Code)
Author: Jo Whittemore
The latest volume presents Maya and her friends a new challenge: How do they code code lights and music for the upcoming winter dance?
The book is intended for children 8-12 years old.
The latest volume presents Maya and her friends a new challenge: How do they code code lights and music for the upcoming winter dance?
The book is intended for children 8-12 years old.