STEMAZing Picture Books
Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner (author) and Christopher Silas Neal (illustrator)
A companion to the new Over and Under the Pond and the beloved Over and Under the Snow, this sweet exploration of the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year could not be more lovely, according to the Washington Post. Up in the garden, the world is full of green–leaves and sprouts,…
Read MoreOutside, Inside by Leuyen Pham
Something strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed. Everybody who was outside . . . . . . went inside. Outside, it was quieter, wilder, and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, and we grew. We remembered to protect the ones we love and love the ones who protect us. While…
Read MorePete the Cat I Love my White Shoes by James Dean (author) and Eric Litwin (illustrator)
Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white to red to blue to brown to WET as he steps in piles of strawberries, blueberries, and other big messes!
Read MoreThe Tree Lady by H.Joseph Hopkins (author) Jill McElmurry (illustrator)
Katherine Olivia Sessions never thought she’d live in a place without trees. After all, Kate grew up among the towering pines and redwoods of Northern California. But after becoming the first woman to graduate from the University of California with a degree in science, she took a job as a teacher far south in the…
Read MoreRoberto The Insect Architect by Nina Laden
Ever since he was a wee mite (a termite, that is), Roberto has wanted to be an architect. Discouraged by his woodeating family and friends, he decides to follow his dream to the big, bug city. There he meets a slew of not-so-creepy, crawly characters who spark in him the courage to build a community…
Read MoreIf I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen
If Jack built a school, there would be hover desks and pop-up textbooks, skydiving wind tunnels and a trampoline basketball court in the gym, a robo-chef to serve lunch in the cafeteria, field trips to Mars, and a whole lot more. The inventive boy who described his ideal car and house in previous books is…
Read MoreThermodynamtics by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Babies are natural scientists, discovering and experimenting every minute. With bright, quirky illustrations and simple text, this adorable board book illustrates a practical and accessible example of thermodynamics: the science of heat and energy. All the energy in Baby comes from the sun. Explore the transfer of energy as it flows from sun to apple…
Read MoreStructural Engineering by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the basics of building–from foundation to rooftop–and ties it all to baby’s world. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well!
Read MoreLook I’m an Engineer by DK
Every project features bright photography and charming illustrations, which support the easy-to-follow instructions. Perfect for ages 3-6, this children’s book will excite little ones by revealing the everyday ways they can be an engineer. Children are born with everything they need to be great engineers – inquisitive minds, unlimited imagination, and super senses. With this…
Read MoreWile E. Coyote Experiments With Speed and Velocity by Mark Weakland (author) and Paco Sordo (illustrator)
Wile E. Coyote really wants to catch Road Runner. Watch as he experiments with speed and velocity in different ways to try and capture that bird. Will Wile E. be speedy enough? Or will he fizzle and tire out?
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