Make reading a STEM book a part of your East School STEM Week celebration! Browse some of our favorite fiction and non-fiction books featuring science, technology, engineering and math! Clicking the book cover will show you more information with a link to request the book from the library.
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Lunch Walks Among Us
FRANNY K. STEIN series
Franny K. Stein is not your average girl. She prefers poison ivy to daisies, and when Franny jumps rope, she uses her pet snake. The kids in Franny’s class think she’s weird, wacky, and just plain creepy. Tired of being stared at, Franny decides to attempt her most dangerous experiment yet — she’s going to fit in. But when a giant Monstrous Fiend attacks the class, everyone knows it’s up to a mad scientist to save the day. But has Franny lost her creepy, crawly ways?
Summer Birds
Engle, Margarita.
Franny K. Stein is not your average girl. She prefers poison ivy to daisies, and when Franny jumps rope, she uses her pet snake. The kids in Franny’s class think she’s weird, wacky, and just plain creepy. Tired of being stared at, Franny decides to attempt her most dangerous experiment yet — she’s going to fit in. But when a giant Monstrous Fiend attacks the class, everyone knows it’s up to a mad scientist to save the day. But has Franny lost her creepy, crawly ways?
Oh No!, Or, How My Science Project Destroyed The World
Barnett, Mac.
After winning the science fair with the giant robot she has built, a little girl realizes that there is a major problem.
Zero The Hero
Holub, Joan.
Zero believes that he is a hero, but the counting numbers think he is worthless until they get into trouble with some Roman numerals, and only Zero can help.
The Boy Who Loved Math
Heiligman, Deborah.
Growing up in Hungary during WWI, Erdos tried school but chafed at the rules and convinced his mother that he should study at home. He was fascinated by numbers from an early age, and by the time he was 20, he was known as The Magician from Budapest. Unable to do common tasks such as cooking, laundry, or driving, he spent his adult life flying around the world, staying with other mathematicians, and working collaboratively on challenging math problems.
The Most Magnificent Thing
Spires, Ashley
A little girl and her canine assistant set out to make the most magnificent thing, but despite their hard work, the end result is not what the girl had envisioned and she must develop a new strategy for success.
Annika Riz, Math Whiz
Mills, Claudia
Annika hopes to change her best friends’ hatred of math by winning a Sudoku contest, but she does not realize how important their lack of mathematical ability is until they make a mistake at the school carnival.
Mr. Ferris And His Wheel
Davis, Kathryn
Annika hopes to change her best friends’ hatred of math by winning a Sudoku contest, but she does not realize how important their lack of mathematical ability is until they make a mistake at the school carnival.
Bedtime Math : A Fun Excuse To Stay Up Late
Overdeck, Laura
Over 100 kid-friendly story math problems on topics from jalapeños and submarines to roller coasters and flamingos, designed to make math a fun part of kids’ everyday lives —
NanoBots
Gall, Chris
A young inventor accidentally creates a group of tiny robots that employ their unique abilities and teamwork to become incredibly useful–and maybe even change the world. Includes author’s note on the science and uses of nano-robotics.
Ada Twist, Scientist
Beaty, Andrea
Ada Twist is a very curious girl who shows perseverance by asking questions and performing experiments to find things out and understand the world.
The Science Fair Is Freaky!
EERIE ELEMENTARY Series
For the first time in years Eerie Elementary is planning a science fair, which may not be a good idea in a school which is alive and out to get the students–but when Sam and his friends find a book of experiments that contains all of Orson Eerie’s notes,it may turn out to be the key they need to finally understand the mad scientist.
Whoosh!
Barton, Chris
For the first time in years Eerie Elementary is planning a science fair, which may not be a good idea in a school which is alive and out to get the students–but when Sam and his friends find a book of experiments that contains all of Orson Eerie’s notes,it may turn out to be the key they need to finally understand the mad scientist.
Skunked
CALPURNIA TATE Series
When Travis discovers an abandoned baby skunk, he can’t help but bring it home and take care of it. Stinky, as Travis names him, settles in pretty well. But when Travis discovers Stinky’s litter-mate, Winky, who is in need of some help, things get complicated around the Tate house” —
March Of The Mini Beasts
DATA SET Series
Three second-graders who love science get thrown in a wild spiral of adventures after meeting their reclusive neighbor, Dr. Gustav Bunsen. When Dr. Bunsen’s growth ray hits a crate of animal figurines, the toys not only start growing, but also come to life”–
Giant Squid
Fleming, Candace
A nonfiction picture book exploring the mysterious life of the elusive giant squid”–
Dragons And Marshmallows
ZOEY AND SASSAFRAS Series
After Zoey discovers a glowing photo, she learns an amazing secret.Injured animals come to their backyard barn for help! When a sick baby dragon appears, it’s up to Zoey and Sassafras to figure out what’s wrong. Will they be able to help little Marshmallow before it’s too late?” — Back cover.
Can An Aardvark Bark?
Stewart, Melissa
A non-fiction look at the sounds that animals make and the reasons behind them.”–
Apex Predators
Jenkins, Steve
In his latest illustrated exploration of the animal kingdom, Steve Jenkins introduces readers to some of the most powerful predators in history, from the Tyrannosaurus rex to the African lion.”–
Sink Or Swim
MAGIC SCHOOL BUS Series
Ms. Frizzle takes the class on a trip to a Pacific Island, where the Magic School Bus provides them with individual submarines, and they learn about fish schools and the behavior of undersea animals–and try to avoid being eaten by a shark.
Curiosity
Motum, Markus
Maybe you remember when a little robotic spacecraft landed on a far-off planet. On August 6, 2012, the rover Curiosity touched down on the rocky surface of Mars and now she’s ready to guide you through her journey firsthand. From idea to creation and beyond, this fact-filled, stylish book introduces readers to Curiosity and her mission: to discover more about the red planet and search for evidence of life”–Dust jacket.
Cece Loves Science
Derting, Kimberly
Cece, a budding and inquisitive scientist, and her equally curious best friend Isaac conduct experiments to see whether Cece’s dog Einstein will eat his vegetables.
Ada Lace, On The Case
ADA LACE Series
Eight-year-old Ada, who has a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries, teams up with her best friend, Nina, to find a missing dog.”–
Wild Cats!
Kratt, Martin
The Kratt brothers activate their creature powers to introduce readers to big cats, including tigers, panthers, and leopards.
Shark Lady
Keating, Jess.
At 9 years old, Eugenie Clark developed an unexpected passion for sharks after a visit to the Battery Park Aquarium in New York City. At the time, sharks were seen as mindless killing machines, but Eugenie knew better and set out to prove it. Despite many obstacles in her path, Eugenie was able to study the creatures she loved so much. From her many discoveries to the shark-related myths she dispelled, Eugenie’s wide scientific contributions led to the well-earned nickname “Shark Lady”–
Dr. Snow Has Got To Go!
MY WEIRD(ER-EST) SCHOOL Series
When Ella Mentry School holds a science fair, Dr. Snow arrives to help A.J. and his friends conduct their experiments.
Fly Guy Presents
Arnold, Tedd
Fly Guy and Buzz visit a landfill to discover where their garbage goes. They learn all about garbage trucks, trash sorting, bacteria, and how landfills can be more environmentally friendly. They also visit a recycling plant to learn about how recycling programs get started, the recycling cycle, and what happens when trash isn’t properly disposed of”–
Just Like Rube Goldberg
Aronson, Sarah
Discover how Rube Goldberg followed his dreams to become an award-winning cartoonist, inventor, and even an adjective in the dictionary in this inspiring and funny biographical picture book. Want to become an award-winning cartoonist and inventor? Follow your dreams, just like Rube Goldberg! From a young age, Rube Goldberg had a talent for art. But his father, a German immigrant, wanted Rube to have a secure job. So, Rube went to college and became an engineer. But Rube didn’t want to spend his life mapping sewer pipes. He wanted to follow his passion, so Rube got a low-level job at a newspaper, and from there, he worked his way up, creating cartoons that made people laugh and tickled the imagination. He became known for his fantastic Rube Goldberg machines—complicated contraptions with many parts that performed a simple task in an elaborate and farfetched way. Eventually, his cartoons earned him a Pulitzer Prize and his own adjective in the dictionary. This moving biography is sure to encourage young artists and inventors to pursue their passions.
Fairy Science
Spires, Ashley
All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic–except Esther. She believes in science. When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped–including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem–and its solution!
Count On Me
Tanco, Miguel
Everyone has a passion. For some, it’s music. For others, it’s art. For our heroine, it’s math. When she looks around the world, she sees math in all the beautiful things: the concentric circles a stone makes in a lake, the curve of a slide, the geometric shapes in the playground. Others don’t understand her passion, but she doesn’t mind. There are infinite ways to see the world. And through math is one of them.
The Invention Hunters Discover How Machines Work!
Briggs, Korwin
When the Invention Hunters, a group of globe-trotting invention collectors, visit a construction site in their flying museum, a boy helps them by explaining how simple machines like levers, pulleys, and cranks work”–
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor
Valdez, Patricia
Looks at the inspiring story of Joan Procter, a pioneering female scientist who loved reptiles.
Princess And The Petri Dish
Fliess, Sue
Princess Pippa’s latest experiment to create a better tasting pea goes awry and she must figure out a way to get the kingdom back to normal.
Rock Star
JADA JONES Series
Fourth-grader Jada’s best friend moved away but a class project on rocks and minerals, her favorite topic, could mean new friends, if only one of her teammates would stop being mean.
Pedro Goes To Mars
Manushkin, Fran
Studying the planets at school, Pedro learns fascinating facts about Mars.
Cece Loves Science
Derting, Kimberly
Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed Level 3 I Can Read! title, Cece and her friend Isaac learn about the opposite forces of push and pull, and use their new knowledge to create a treat dispenser for Cece’s dog, Einstein. Perfect for aspiring scientists, emerging readers, and fans of Andrea Beaty’s Ada Twist, Scientist. Cece loves science-and experimenting! In this Cece Loves Science Level 3 I Can Read!, Cece’s teacher, Miss Curie, explains the opposite forces of push and pull. To demonstrate this concept, she divides the class into two teams. Each team must make a treat dispenser for Cece’s dog, Einstein, that uses both forces. Cece and her classmates rely on science, creativity, and teamwork-and they learn a lot along the way. The Cece Loves Science books introduce readers to basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math, and are perfect for the classroom. This Level 3 I Can Read! focuses on basic scientific vocabulary and includes a glossary of terms and fun activities for readers to try on their own. A great pick for beginning readers!
