A book that makes learning fun presents material in an engaging manner, encourages readers to think strategically, or models critical thinking and discovery.
Our Favorite Science Books
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Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close Nic Bishop identify the insects here and then head outside |
Importance:  Topic: science Level: elementary You'll use it occasionally |
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Backyard Stars: A Guide for Home and the Road (Klutz Guides) Klutz quick and sturdy guide to the night skies |
Importance: Topic: science Level: elementary You'll use it occasionally |
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Brown Paper School book: Blood and Guts (Brown Paper School Book) The Yolla Bolly Press exploring your insides |
Importance:  Topic: science Level: middle school You'll use it daily |
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Building Robots With Lego Mindstorms : The Ultimate Tool for Mindstorms Maniacs Mario Ferrari, Giulio Ferrari, and Ralph Hempel the best Mindstorms guide we've found |
Importance: Topic: science Level: middle school You'll use it weekly |
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Building thinking skills : reading, math, science, social studies (Can you find me?) Michael Baker riddle rhymes |
Importance: Topic: science Level: preschool You'll use it weekly |
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Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method: More Than 100 Hands-On Science Experiments for Children Sally Stenhouse Kneidel science explorations with bugs from your backyard |
Importance:  Topic: science Level: elementary You'll use it occasionally |
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Exploring the World of Chemistry: From Ancient Metals to High-Speed Computers John Hudson Tiner history of chemistry |
Importance: Topic: science Level: middle school You'll use it occasionally |
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Fizz, Bubble & Flash!: Element Explorations & Atom Adventures for Hands-On Science Fun! (Williamson Kids Can! Series) Anita, Ph.D. Brandolini and Michael P. Kline explanations and experiments with the periodic table |
Importance: Topic: science Level: elementary You'll use it weekly |
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Handbook of Nature Study Anna Botsford Comstock and Verne N. Rockcastle nature facts in prose and poetry |
Importance: Topic: science Level: secondary You'll use it weekly |
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How To Make Monstrous, Huge, Unbelievably Big Bubbles David Stein and Editors of Klutz step into a bubble |
Importance: Topic: science Level: middle school You'll use it occasionally |