STEMAZing Picture Books
Experiments with Simple Machines by Mark Weakland (author) and Christian Cornia (illustrator)
Wile E. Coyote will try anything to catch Road Runner. Watch as he builds clever traps using levers, screws, wheels and axles, and pulleys. Will these simple machines help Wile E. catch that bird? Or will his plans backfire on him? Read inside to find out!
Read MoreMaxine and the Greatest Garden by Ruth Spiro (author) and Holly Hatam (illustrator)
Best friends Maxine and Leo combine their maker and artistic skills to create (and save!) the ultimate garden in this empowering, STEM-focused picture book After sketching and plotting and planting, Maxine and Leo know they’ve made The Greatest Garden Ever! But they’re not the only ones who think so. Soon, all sorts of animals make…
Read MoreScientists You Can Be Anything by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Babies who love science can be anything! Move over Wonder Woman and Superman–here come Aerospace Engineer and Particle Physicist! Baby loves to explore the world of science! What’s next for Baby after learning about physics, engineering, computers, and the natural world? Becoming a scientist of course! In this fun look at several scientific careers, parents…
Read MoreBaby Loves Gravity by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores the ups and downs of gravity. When baby drops food from a high chair, why does it fall? Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of wonder. Parents…
Read MoreGreen Energy by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores climate change and the ways we can work to protect our planet for all babies. Highlighting many green energy options, baby learns how to help our environment. Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement…
Read MoreQuantum Physics by Ruth Spiro (author) and Irene Chan (illustrator)
Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book engages readers in a game of hide-and-seek with Schrodinger’s famous feline. Can cat be awake and asleep at the same time? Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby’s sense of…
Read MoreNerdycorn by Andrew Root (author) and Erin Kraan (illustrator)
Fern isn’t your usual unicorn…she loves chemistry and math more than glitter or flowers–and she refuses to change who she is in this sweet and empowering picture book about being yourself–and standing up for yourself, too! Meet Fern! She’s a smart, creative unicorn who prefers building robots and coding software to jumping through shimmering rainbows…
Read MoreGirl on a Motorcycle by Amy Novesky (author) and Julie Morstad (illustrator)
A picture book biography by an award-winning team about the first woman to ride a motorcycle around the world – a spectacular celebration of girl power and resilience. One day, a girl gets on her motorcycle and rides away. She wants to wander the world. To go . . . Elsewhere. This is the true…
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…
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