We love exploring STEM concepts through fun kids books, so we were excited to check out the new releases on this list! From board books to picture books, these new STEM books for kids are sure to make STEM learning fun! 

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Learning with Llama Llama: Numbers

Illustrated by J.T. Morrow

This adorable board book features the beloved Llama Llama as he helps Mama Llama clean up around their house. The rhyming text counts down the items that Llama Llama is cleaning up, from 10 to 1. Kids will love counting down with Llama Llama while adults will love the sweet ending. 

Learning with Llama Llama: Colors

Illustrated by J.T. Morrow

It’s time to eat at Llama Llama’s house, but he just wants to paint! So he decides to create with the colorful foods around him instead. The rhyming text walks the reader through the many colorful foods that Llama Llama is enjoying, and the cute illustrations show what he creates with them. 

Climate Change for Babies

Written by Chris Ferrie and Katherina Petrou

This entry in the Baby University book series explores the concept of climate change. The simple bold text and colorful illustrations walk the reader through the science behind climate change. This is a great way to teach little ones about the Earth, the atmosphere, and what is happening to the planet. 

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ABCs of Oceanography 

Written by Chris Ferrie and Katherina Petrou

This brightly colored board book introduces kids to oceanography by pairing letters of the alphabet with ocean creatures and other ocean related vocabulary. Each page focuses on a letter of the alphabet and an ocean related concept. Every concept is introduced through a simple illustration, an easy to read sentence, and a more in depth paragraph. This makes it a great early science concept book for all ages! 

Newton and Curie: The Science Squirrels

Written by Daniel Kirk

While Newton the squirrel sits under a tree, an apple falls on his head. He wants to find out why the apple fell, so he starts off exploring why things work the way that they do. He watches the kids at school and on the playground, and tries to replicate their playground equipment and the science they are learning in class. Eventually, his little sister Curie decides to join them and they do experiments together. The story introduces readers to the scientific method, as well as simple machines, and other scientific principles. The illustrations are beautiful and detailed, and they show kids where simple machines are located in their daily lives. 

My Brother The Duck

Written by Pat Zietlow Miller and illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

Stella is a young scientist, so when her parents bring her baby brother home from the hospital, she decides to use the scientific method to test her hypothesis that he is actually a baby duck. The text walks readers through the scientific method as Stella gathers evidence, consults experts, and conducts research. This book introduces science concepts to kids in a fun way with brightly colored illustrations and a funny story that will have them laughing out loud.

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Grow: Secrets of Our DNA

Written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Emily Sutton

This introduction to DNA teaches kids how all living things grow. The simple text shows how all living things are connected and how DNA is the set of instructions that tells our bodies how to grow. The watercolor illustrations showcase all kinds of different living things and there are little facts sprinkled throughout them. Little scientists will love exploring the illustrations and the facts spread throughout the book. 

Jabari Tries

Written by Gaia Cornwall

This follow up to Jabari Jumps revisits Jabari as he tries to invent a flying machine in the backyard. But as he struggles to make a successful prototype, he learns that sometimes you have to keep trying. This is a fun way to introduce the concept of the scientific method to kids and show how they have to keep trying new things in order to succeed. The illustrations are full of fun details, including a group of inventors and scientists that inspire Jabari!

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How to Code a Roller Coaster

Written by Josh Funk and illustrated by Sara Palacios

We were on pins and needles waiting for this sequel to How to Code a Sandcastle! In this fun story, Pearl and her friendly robot sidekick Pascal are visiting an amusement park. They want to ride the roller coaster, but they have to keep track of their ride tokens, so they use coding concepts to help them. The text and illustrations show coding concepts including if-then-else sequences and variables. Kids will love helping the characters find the secret code in the book as well! 

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Dream Big Little Scientists

Written by Michelle Schaub and illustrated by Alice Potter

This adorable bedtime story introduces kids to 11 different branches of science through a soothing text and detail-filled illustrations. The rhyming text offers clues to the reader about the branch of science featured on the page. But the detail filled illustrations are the real star featuring a diverse cast of adorable kids and their science themed bedrooms. Kids will like searching the bedroom scenes for hints about each child’s favorite branch of science, and the back of the book includes more information about each featured branch.

Everyday Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers

Written by Erin Twamley and Joshua Sneideman

This informative guide introduces kids to STEM through the lens of superpowers and superheroes. It starts out by explaining STEM Superpowers like observation, imagination, curiosity, problem solving, and more. Then it pairs each letter of the alphabet with a branch of science, explaining what scientists in that field do and introducing readers to an inspirational female who has made great strides in that field. The book covers everything from Astronomy to Zoology, sharing interesting facts and inspirational stories along the way. This is a great introduction to science, and a fun resource for STEM fans!

We Are One: How the World Adds Up

Written by Susan Hood and illustrated by Linda Yan

This fascinating counting book uses a rhyming text and cute illustrations to explore the idea of parts of a whole and other early math concepts. The simple sentences explore counting and how things are made up of different parts, while also touching on themes of togetherness, cooperation, and peace. There are also in depth explorations of concepts including compass points, the origin of the sandwich, early currency and more! 

What are your favorite new STEM books for kids? Share in the comments below!

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