"Good Reads" Science Books for Children

Here are some exciting science children's books!

From Seed to Sunflower by: Gerald Legg

This book presents the life cycle of a sunflower from a seed to a flower and back to a seed. It includes facts on sunflowers and has colorful illustrations. This book is great for teaching children about the life cycle of plants.

What Is the World Made Of? All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases by: Kathleen Weidner

This book is part of the "Let's-Read-and-Find-Our-Science" series and it introduces the science concept of solids, liquids, and gases. This text deals with simple and familiar objects for kids, like blocks, milk, and socks. Children can explore the different states of matter in a playful manner.

The Moon Book by: Gail Gibbons

This popular book displays the moon and its movement and phases. It talks about how the moon has been observed and explored. This book would go great with the moon phases oreo cookie activity in this blog. It would be a good reference for children while completing the activity. 

I Get Wet by: Vicki Cobb

This book makes science very easy for children. It shows the discovery of water and includes fun hands-on activities. It is a cute children's book to introduce basic science concepts.

The Cloud Book by: Tomie dePaola

This book is perfect for introducing clouds and learning about clouds. It introduces and shows the most common types of clouds. It discusses myths inspired by the clouds' shapes and what clouds can tell about the weather. This book can go along with many different cloud activities.

Germs Are Not for Sharing by: Elizabeth Verdick

This book talks about germs and how not to spread them. Child-friendly words will help kiddos learn to cover their coughs and sneezes and to wash their hands. It also includes a few tips for parents or caregivers in regards to germs. This is a cute way to teach children to be aware of germs and to keep them to themselves.

Measuring Penny by: Loreen Leedy

In this book, the idea of measuring is explored. Units, like inches, and nonstandard units are introduced and used to measure height, width, length, weight, volume, temperature, and time. This book will engage young children and get them thinking about ways to measure.

Planting a Rainbow by: Lois Ehlert

This book will help children understand plants and how they grow. It will develop their understanding of how to plant seed and nurture the plant's growth. Children will be able to see different types of flowers as well. 

Where's the Poop? by: Julie Markes

This book shows children that all animals poop. It specifically discusses where creatures poop and also shows children that even they have a certain place to poop, too. This book gives children confidence with the idea of using the bathroom and can be used as a toilet training book. All animals poop!

The Three R's: Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle by: Nuria Roca

This book provides children with information on ways their families can avoid waste and help the environment. There are a few pages of activities for children and a few pages of tips for parents. This book is part of a four "What do you know about?" book series. Encourage children to save the environment!

** All books can be found HERE