Books about Science
Award winning
Sun Up, Sun Down
Gail Gibbons, 1983
32 pages
Why to read
- Explores the science behind day and night cycles.
- Encourages curiosity about astronomy and natural phenomena.
- Simplifies complex concepts for young learners.
- Supports development of observational skills.

Sun Up, Sun Down
Gail Gibbons, 1983
Award winning
Solar Eclipse 2023/2024: The Complete Kids' Guide to Great American Solar Eclipse Viewing
Science For A Young Audience, K. J. Honda, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
- Illustrates astronomical concepts in child-friendly language.
- Encourages outdoor activity and scientific observation.
- Enhances understanding of natural phenomena.
- Interactive approach boosts engagement and learning.

Solar Eclipse 2023/2024: The Complete Kids' Guide to Great American Solar Eclipse Viewing
Science For A Young Audience, K. J. Honda, 2022
Award winning
Air Is All Around You (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)
Franklyn Mansfield Branley, Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, Richard O'brien, 2006
40 pages
Why to read
- Simplifies complex science concepts for young readers.
- Engages curiosity about the natural world.
- Encourages observational skills and inquiry-based learning.
- Colorful illustrations enhance understanding and retention.

Air Is All Around You (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)
Franklyn Mansfield Branley, Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, Richard O'brien, 2006
Award winning
Comets (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science)
Melanie Chrismer, 2008
24 pages
Why to read
- Explores fascinating facts about comets and space.
- Enhances knowledge on astronomy for young learners.
- Engaging content that sparks curiosity in science.
- Supports development of literacy and critical thinking.

Comets (Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers: Space Science)
Melanie Chrismer, 2008
Award winning
What Are Clouds Made Of?
Rebecca Pettiford, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
- Explores science through engaging and clear explanations.
- Encourages curiosity about weather and natural phenomena.
- Beautiful illustrations complement the educational content.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.

What Are Clouds Made Of?
Rebecca Pettiford, 2023
How Do Rainbows Form?
Rebecca Pettiford, 2023
24 pages
Why to read
- Explores scientific phenomena through captivating illustrations.
- Encourages curiosity and inquiry in young minds.
- Supports early understanding of weather and light.
- Ideal for shared reading, enriching parent-child bond.

How Do Rainbows Form?
Rebecca Pettiford, 2023
Why is the Sky Blue?
Marian B. Jacobs, 1998
24 pages
Why to read
- Explains complex science in simple, engaging terms.
- Boosts curiosity and understanding of natural phenomena.
- Encourages inquiry and scientific exploration.
- Colorful illustrations complement easy-to-understand text.

Why is the Sky Blue?
Marian B. Jacobs, 1998
Award winning
Our Five Senses: What We See, Hear, Smell, Taste and Touch
Julie Buehrle Luyster, Vajihe Golmazari, 2022
34 pages
Why to read
- Explores sensory experiences in engaging, colorful ways.
- Enhances understanding of the world through senses.
- Encourages curiosity and knowledge about human body.
- Ideal for interactive parent-child reading sessions.
