STEMAZing Books
Los SuperHeroes Estan en Todas Partes by Kamala Hariss (author) and Mechal Renee Roe (illustrator)
Antes de que Kamala Harris se convirtiera en abogada, senadora y vicepresidenta de Estados Unidos, fue una niña a la que le encantaban los superhéroes. Y cuando los buscaba a su alrededor, ¡se sorprendía al encontrarlos en todas partes! Los había en su familia, entre sus amigos, incluso en su misma calle; los superhéroes estaban…
Read MoreRosa y el Experimento del Gran Girasol / Rosa’s Big Sunflower Experiment by Jessica Spanyol
Rosa’s group of friends want to learn all about growing their own sunflowers! The book covers each step, from planting the seed to examining the mini beasts the fully-grown flowers attract. It provides plenty of examples for ways children can practice purposeful writing, as well as inspiring a lifelong interest in STEM subjects.
Read MoreHouse of Robots by James Patterson (author) and Chris Grabenstein (illustrator)
It was never easy for Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez to fit in, so he’s dreading the day when his genius mom insists he bring her newest invention to school: a walking, talking robot he calls E-for “Error”. Sammy’s no stranger to robots; his house is full of a colorful cast of them. But this one not…
Read MoreHouse of Robots Robot Revolution by James Patterson (author) and Chris Grabenstein (illustrator)
After a few early glitches in their relationship, Sammy and his “bro-bot” E are now fast friends. In fact, E is such a valued member of the family that the other electronic occupants of the House of Robots are feeling sorely unappreciated. And when Sammy’s inventor mom becomes distracted by a top-secret project, the robots…
Read MoreHouse of Robots: Robots Gone Wild by James Patterson (author) and Chris Grabenstein (illustrator)
Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his ‘bro-bot’ E are making new friends every day as E works as his bedridden sister Maddie’s school proxy. But disaster strikes when E malfunctions just in time to be upstaged by the super-cool new robot on the block – and loses his ability to help Maddie. Now it’s up to Sammy…
Read MoreMaker Comics Grow a Garden by Alexis Fredrick Frost
Will, Violet, and Basil must be the unluckiest students at the Garden Gnome Academy. They’ve been stuck with Mr. Butternut, the school’s most unpopular (and unusual) teacher. Will and his friends have to learn about soil and compost while their classmates get to study exotic plants and butterflies. Although things get a little messy (and…
Read MoreCoding and Robot #STEMAZingBook List
In no particular order: Baby Loves Coding by Ruth Spiro Robotics for Babies by Chris Ferrie and Dr. Sarah Kaiser How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk How to Code a Roller Coaster by Josh Funk National Geographic Robots by Melissa Stewart Pet the Cat Robo-Pete by James Dean Robo-Sauce by Adam Rubin Gabi’s…
Read MoreZoey and Sassafras: Caterflies and Ice by Asia Citro and Marion Lindsay (Illustrator)
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Read MoreThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (adult, young readers, and picture book versions)
The phenomenal story of William Kamkwamba who taught himself how to generate electricity using science and engineering and then designed and built his own wind turbine. Shares the harsh realities of famine when people do not have access to electricity and energy for pumping water to grow…
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