Books to engage children with STEM
Titles which explore the wonderfully imaginative world of STEM in different and exciting ways, providing ideas and inspiration for the next generation of innovators
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are all too often perceived as being boring, rigid subjects with no room for creativity. The phrase“My brain just doesn’t work that way!” is one you are likely to hear from adults and children alike.
Well, it turns out there is much more to STEM than long division and lab coats. In fact, these subjects exist all around us in our everyday lives.
Whether it’s coding in Minecraft, chemistry in baking or physics in football, one thing is clear – anybody can be a scientist.
The following list shares titles which explore the wonderfully imaginative world of STEM in different and exciting ways, providing ideas and inspiration for the next generation of innovators.
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Sunday Fun Day: A Nature Activity for Every Weekend of the Year
by Katherine Halligan, illustrated by Jesus Verona
2021 6 to 12 years
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Big Bad Wolf Investigates: Fairy Tales
by Catherine Cawthorne, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
2024 6 to 9 years
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How to Launch a Tech Start-Up: Robotics, Gaming and Other Tech Jobs
by Michelle You, illustrated by Sol Linero
2024 6 to 9 years
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How To Spaghettify Your Dog… and other science secrets of the universe
by Hiba Noor Khan, illustrated by Harry Woodgate
2023 9 to 12 years
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Epic Animal Journeys: Navigations and Migrations by Air, Land and Sea
by Ed J Brown
2023 9 to 12 years
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Science is Lit: Crazy Chemistry and Epic Experiments
by Big Manny, illustrated by Subi Bosa
2024 9 to 12 years
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Engineers Making a Difference
by Dr Shini Somara, illustrated by Manuel Sumberac and Adam Allsuch Boardman
2023 12+ years
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Unlocking the Universe
by Stephen & Lucy Hawking, illustrated by Jan Bielecki
2020 12+ years