Looking for books for your future biologists, engineers, and astrophysicists? After your curious kids are finished researching the day away, tuck them in at night with these picture books about characters (real and fictional) who are changing the world with science and math.
When I think of a scientist my mind goes straight to the incredible, Albert Einstein! One of the most prominent and impactful scientists of our lifetime. His lifelong curiosity and determination brought us theories that describe how motion and time, and energy and mass, all worked together. His work not only taught us so much but inspired other scientists! This is the story of how scientist Arthur Eddington validated Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity, permanently altering the world’s understanding of the universe and beyond. It’s a testament to the relationship between nature, science, and the pursuit of knowledge.
As the title of this beautiful picture book states, if you like butterflies, this is the book for you! This book follows the mesmerizing life of a butterfly. As it goes from flower to flower spreading pollen and sipping nectar. Showing the life cycle from a tiny egg on a leaf, to a caterpillar, and eventually emerging as the beautiful butterfly. A lyrical, engaging, and informative story that highlights the wonders of these creatures, and educates the readers interested in them. And for young scientists that want to learn more about butterflies in their own backyard, there is bonus material to create your own butterfly garden.
Science is FUN, and this book takes the sometimes-daunting subject and teaches them how to be a scientist in their lives! Young scientists need to let their imaginations run wild, let their eyes lead them to new clues, and let themselves be wrong, sometimes—but never give up! A beautifully illustrated ode to science and discovery that encourages the curious young readers who pick it up.
Pick up the inspiring true story of mathematician Katherine Johnson, an African-American woman who made major contributions to the field of space exploration. Katherine counted and computed her way to NASA, and eventually helped put a man on the moon! Award-winning author Suzanne Slade and artist Veronica Miller Jamison weave a charming and smart story in this sweet illustrated biography.
We have to give a shout-out to the Invention Hunters! In Korwin Briggs’ hilarious picture book series, the Invention Hunters are a group of wacky, zany scientists that fly around in a time-traveling museum, learning all about the ways the world works. Learn how electricity and machines work in the first two installments of the series. And be sure to keep an eye out for the next two, where you’ll learn how light and sound work!
Can’t get enough biographies about whip-smart women who changed the world? Try Nothing Stopped Sophie, a picture book biography about Sophie Germain, the first woman to win a grand prize from the prestigious Academy of Sciences. Award-winning author Cheryl Bardoe’s inspiring and poetic text is brought to life by acclaimed artist Barbara McClintock’s intricate collage illustrations in this true story about a woman who let nothing stop her.
Read this book to discover the story of YOU! A lot of incredible things had to happen between the beginning of the universe and today in order to make you — which is nothing short of mind-boggling! This clever, funny, and scientific timeline of the journey of human existence is designed to get young readers asking questions, finding answers, and marveling at the many wonders of our world, from the Big Bang, to evolution, to a brand-new baby.
Charlotte’s world is fully charged! With her dog at her side, she’s always tinkering, coding, clicking, and downloading. She’s got a knack for anything technological — especially gadgets that her parents don’t know how to fix! Then, she receives a new toy that is quite a puzzle: a doll! What’s she supposed to do with that? With a little ingenuity and an open mind, everyone can be friends in this endearing picture book for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer!
Bestselling author Patrick McDonnell tells the story of young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee in this award-winning picture book! With anecdotes taken directly from Jane Goodall’s autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young — and young at heart.
