From The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen to ABC: The Alphabet from the Sky by Benedikt Gross and Joseph Lee, here are nine answers to the question, “What are good science books for kindergarteners?”
- The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen
- I Spy with My Little Eye: An Alphabet Book of Animals by Edward Gibbs
- On Earth by G. Brian Karas
- Magnets Push, Magnets Pull by David Adler
- Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm
- Let’s Explore! Our World by Claire Philip
- Science For Fun Experiments by Gary Gibson
- Baby Einstein: My First Library by Phoenix International Publications
- ABC: The Alphabet from the Sky by Benedikt Gross and Joseph Lee
The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen
This book takes kids on an exciting journey inside the human body with Ms. Frizzle, where they explore the respiratory system, blood vessels, digestive tract, muscles, and more!
Along the way, they learn about the different systems that make up the body, as well as relevant scientific facts.
The illustrations are vivid, and it’s very easy to understand, making this an enjoyable read for young learners. This book will spark a lifelong interest in science!
I Spy with My Little Eye: An Alphabet Book of Animals by Edward Gibbs
If you’re looking for a science book suitable for a kindergartener, one of the best options is I Spy with My Little Eye: An Alphabet Book of Animals by Edward Gibbs.
This interactive and engaging picture book features colorful illustrations of animals from A to Z, giving young readers a fun introduction to animal biology.
As kids explore the book, they follow clues about each animal’s habitat, diet, behavior, and more.
On Earth by G. Brian Karas
This is an excellent science book for a kindergartener. It introduces geology, geography, and ecology through its beautiful illustrations and vibrant colors.
On Earth delivers concepts engagingly that kids can understand while giving them a glimpse into our planet’s diverse landscapes and ecosystems.
This book also offers short activities to help kids comprehend the material. By reading this, children will gain an appreciation for our natural world and build their science foundation in an enjoyable and accessible way.
Magnets Push, Magnets Pull by David Adler
Even though we cannot see magnetism, it is everywhere, and even the Earth is a powerful magnet. David Adler explains the fundamentals of attraction in this entertaining and accessible book.
They superbly define terms like attraction, pole, electromagnetic, and force, while Anna A. Raff vividly depicts these ideas in her vibrant artwork. Activities suggested include how-to’s for creating your own magnet!
Children who read this straightforward introduction will understand how magnetism sustains our world. Younger children will find this book’s explanation of the fundamentals of magnetism comprehensible.
It begins by describing the difference between electromagnets and regular magnets and how to conduct a test to determine the type of magnet you have.
Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life by Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm
This book allows kindergartners to learn about plants and their vital relationship to everything on our planet.
The overall tone of the book is very poetic and easy for young children to digest, along with the detailed pictures. The illustrations are incredible too, dazzling and invigorating.
Let’s Explore! Our World by Claire Philip
This hands-on book encourages children to explore the wonders of our world and includes fun activities like making clay models and doing experiments with household items.
It also contains vibrant illustrations that provide an engaging way to learn about everything from the weather to the night sky. It’s a great way for kids to get an early start on discovering the world around them!
Science For Fun Experiments by Gary Gibson
This book contains a collection of fun and easy science experiments kids can do while using materials found around the house. It includes experiments on topics such as air, water, light, sound, and magnets.
Specific examples include experiments like bouncing light, splitting light, mixing colors, and many more. It also includes explanations of the scientific concepts behind the experiments, making it a great way to encourage children’s curiosity and interest in science alike.
Baby Einstein: My First Library by Phoenix International Publications
It’s a set of four board books that introduce young children to science concepts like animals, numbers, shapes, and colors.
The books feature colorful illustrations, simple text, and interactive elements that help keep kids engaged. I think that’s really important—while it’s great to get kids interested in science from a young age; you want to keep it really fun and engaging—otherwise, they’ll soon lose interest!
ABC: The Alphabet from the Sky by Benedikt Gross and Joseph Lee
My child is now a third-grader, but thinking back to when I was a parent of a kindergartener, a delightful science book I recall and highly recommend is ABC: The Alphabet from the Sky by Benedikt Gross and Joseph Lee.
It is a 64-page picture book full of images taken from the sky from all over the world that feature “accidental letters”—all 26 letters in the alphabet—hidden in our landscape and only discoverable from a bird’s-eye view.