Science stories for preschoolers
Best Science Books for Preschoolers
Are you looking for age-appropriate science books to read-aloud to your Pre-K or Preschool class? Many early childhood teachers struggle to find books that can explain science concepts to young children in an easy to understand way. Here’s a list of 40 of the best science books for preschoolers that will inspire and engage your little learners.
Best Preschool Science Books
Do your kids ask lots of questions? How many times a day do they ask you “Why?” or “How?” when it comes to scientific topics? You see, preschoolers are naturally inquisitive, in fact some say that the average preschooler asks 400 questions a day!
Favorite Preschool Science Books
A great way to help young children get answers to their questions is to read picture books that explain the concepts in kid-friendly ways.
Books to Get Kids Thinking Like Scientists
I like to start the year with some general books about what science is and what scientists do. Here are some of my favorite preschool science books that can help you accomplish this goal in your own classroom.
I Use Science Tools, by Kelli Hicks – Scientists use tools to observe the world around them. Featuring full-color photographs, this book is perfect for introducing your science center to your kids.
Charlotte the Scientist, by Camille Andros – Little Charlotte doesn’t have enough space to conduct her scientific investigations. Your little learners will be introduced to the scientific method in this adorable picture book.
Science Safety Rules, by Kelli Hicks – Scientists have safety rules to follow. Your preschoolers will learn about important safety guidelines while acquiring new scientific vocabulary.
What is a Scientist?, by Barbara Lehn – This short non-fiction book uses photographs to introduce young children to the type of work that scientists do.
This is the perfect book to read at the beginning of the year when you’re introducing your science center for the first time.
What is Science? by Rebecca Kai Dotlich – The kid-friendly illustrations and poetic text make this a must-have for the beginning of the school year in any early childhood classroom.
Books About Scientists
Cece Loves Science, by Kimberly Derting – Cece sure does ask a lot of questions, but that’s what makes her a good scientist! This is easily one of my favorite picture books about science. Your kids will learn about the scientific process in a fun way with this award-winning picture book.
Scientist, Scientist, Who Do You See?, by Chris Ferrie – I absolutely love this book and the author’s clever take on the perennial classic, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Who Do You See?.
Young children will be introduced to some of the world’s greatest scientific minds! From Albert Einstein to Marie Curie and Ahmed Zewail, from Charles Darwin to Katherine Johnson and Grace Hopper… and more!
Ada Twist, Scientist, by Andrea Beaty – Inspired by real-life scientists Ada Lovelace and Marie Curie, this book celebrates girl power, curiosity, and perseverance. The rhyming text makes this #1 bestseller a STEM must-have in your classroom library.
Physical Science Books
A Look at Magnets, by Pebble
Your little learners will be eager to experiment with magnets after reading this age-appropriate book filled with full color photographs and easy to understand examples.
I Fall Down, by Vicki Cobb – If you’ve ever wondered how on earth to teach the concept of gravity to young children, look no further! Clever author Vicki Cobb uses kid-friendly examples and language with a focus on inquiry and play to explain gravity in a way even preschoolers can understand.
Matter: See It, Touch It, Taste It, Smell It, by Darlene Stille – The states of matter (solids, liquids, and gases) are explained and demonstrated. Includes an experiment to try in your classroom.
A Nest Is Noisy, by Dianna Hutts Aston – From tiny bee hummingbird nests to orangutan nests high in the rainforest canopy, an incredible variety of nests are showcased here in all their splendor.
All about Matter, by Mari Schuh – It’s everywhere. It’s a solid, a liquid, or a gas.
Science Books for Preschool Kids
Floating and Sinking, by Amy Hansen – Examines factors, such as density and shape, that determine whether a material will float or sink in water.
Newton and Me, by Lynne Mayer – A rhyming book about Newton for littles? Yes, please! A boy and his dog have a fun day throwing a ball, pulling a wagon, riding a bike, and much more.
Learning about important science concepts has never been easier.
Hot and Cold, by Sian Smith – Young readers are shown fun and familiar examples of hot and cold things and quizzed on their ability to identify things that are hot or cold.
Earth Science Books
A Tree For All Seasons by Robin Bernard – Preschoolers will be introduced to academic vocabulary while learning about seasons in this book featuring vibrant photographs.
Raindrops Roll – This beautifully photo-illustrated non-fiction picture book will introduce your little learners to the wonders of rain, raindrops, and the water cycle.
Air: Outside, Inside, and All Around by Darlene R. Stille – Learn about the air around you, and find out about oxygen, the atmosphere, gases, and pollution.
Water is Water – The water cycle has never been described so artfully in picture book format. The rhyming text and breathtaking illustrations paired with the rhyming verse make this a must-have in any early childhood collection.
All the Water in the World by George Ella Lyon – Faucet, well, raincloud, sea … from each of these comes water. But where does water go?
Kid-Friendly Science Books
Dirt: The Scoop on Soil by Natalie Rosinsky – Discusses the nature, uses, and importance of soil and the many forms of life that it supports.
Drop – Who could have thought that learning about the water cycle could be so much fun? Little Drop takes readers on an adventure filled with funny one-liners, enticing kid-friendly facts, and irresistible artwork.
The Simple Science of Rocks – Introduce your budding scientists to rocks with this non-fiction picture book filled with vivid photographs.
Clouds by Erin Edison – See their shapes. Watch for a thunderstorm.
Day and Night by Robin Nelson – Introduces how day and night occur, and explains why they are one of nature’s patterns.
Life Science Books for Preschoolers
Living or Nonliving? – The perfect non-fiction book to introduce the concept of living and non-living things to your preschoolers.
What Do Living Things Need? – What needs to living things have? Explore this topic in depth with full-color photographs to spark discussions.
Living Things and Nonliving Things: A Compare and Contrast Book – This book is a great follow up to your introduction to living and non-living. Using a compare and contrast technique paired with photographs, your little ones will be asked many questions to spark class discussions.
Daylight Starlight Wildlife – This book is perfect for introducing your nocturnal animals unit! The luminous illustrations paired with the descriptive text invites readers to experience the movements, sounds, colors, and textures of the natural world.
Bears and Their Cubs by Linda Tagliaferro – Describes the lives of bear cubs from birth to early maturity.
Non-Fiction Books About Living Things
Woodpecker Wham! – An up close look at a variety of woodpecker species.
The playful rhyming verse paired with the beautiful cut and torn paper collage illustrations makes for a book that is equal parts poetic and enlightening.
Birds and Their Nests by Linda Tagliaferro – Introduces birds and the nests in which they build, live, and raise their young.
Hippos are Huge! The mixed-media illustrations will captive your pint-sized audience with factual information presented in a fun and boldly playful way.
Bumble Bees by Fran Howard – Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habits of bumble bees.
Bee Dance The cut-paper collage illustrations will capture your little learner’s attention from the very start. The text is simple, yet information packed to make this book easily accessible for even the youngest audience.
Living and Non-Living Books
A Butterfly is Patient by Dianna Aston – A beautifully illustrated book that strikes a balance between information and creativity.
Cows and Their Calves by Margaret Hall – The lives of baby cows, also known as calves, from birth to early maturity.
Dogs and Their Puppies by Linda Tagliaferro – The lives of young dogs or puppies from birth to early maturity.
Ducks and Their Ducklings by Margaret Hall – The lives of ducklings from birth to maturity.
Elephants and Their Calves by Margaret Hall – The lives of baby elephants calves from birth to early maturity.
More Science Ideas
The Best Preschool Science Books
Are you looking for books to add to supplement your science activities, to add to your science center or science-themed dramatic play area? Perhaps you are looking for some preschool book ideas to inspire your young scientist? Here is a list of some of the best preschool science books for your kids.
Encourage Kids to Think Like a Scientist
What Is Science? – With beautiful illustrations, this book provides a great overview of science for young kids.
What is a Scientist? – The simple text will help your kids see that they are scientists.
Look, I’m a Scientist – This book begins by showing kids how to use all of their senses to be scientists and then shows them several simple experiments that they can try.
Ada Twist, Scientist – Ada will encourage your kids to be curious.
Charlotte, the Scientist, is Squished – Although Charlotte struggles to find the space to conduct her scientific investigation, she uses the scientific method to solve her problems.
I Use Science Tools – Use the photographs in this book to introduce your kids to the tools to help them with their scientific explorations.
I Know a Scientist –
Cece Love Science – Cece, a budding scientist, conducts a simple experiment on her dog and simplifies the scientific method for your kids in the process.
Physical Science Books
A Look at Magnets – The bright, bold photos in this book provides an explanation of magnets for your kids.
Floating and Sinking – Use this book as an introduction to density.
Hot and Cold – With familiar examples, this book explores the concept of hot and cold.
Matter See it, Taste it, Smell it – Show kids how solids, liquid, and gases change form.
Solids, Liquids, and Gases – Give your kids an introduction to solids, liquids, and gasses with this simple book.
Change It! Solids, Liquids, Gases, and You – Here is another title that will help your kids understand the states of matter.
All About Matter
I Fall Down – Use this book to explain the concept of gravity in an easy-to-understand way. Kids can also test the concepts.
Sound: Loud, Soft, High, and Low – Explore the concepts of sound with this delightful book.
Earth Science Books
Dirt: The Scoop on Soil – With great illustrations, this book provides basic knowledge about soil for your kids.
Jump Into Science: Sand – Help your kids learn all about sand…from how sand is formed, why it’s on a beach, to why it is different colors.
A Tree for All Seasons – Teach your kids about the seasons with the beautiful photographs in this book.
Me and My Place in Space – Introduce your kids to the solar system with this fun book.
Watching the Seasons – Explore the seasons with the beautiful photography in this little book.
Drop – Introduce your kids to the water cycle in a fun way through the adventures of this little drop of water.
The Simple Science of Rocks – The photographs in this book will help kids learn about different types of rocks.
If You Find a Rock – With its beautiful language and photos, this book will encourage your kids to appreciate the beauty of rocks.
Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough – Teach kids about different types of rocks with this introduction to geology.
Life Science Books
Daylight Starlight Wildlife – Through gorgeous illustrations, the author shows your kids nocturnal and diurnal animals.
Living or Nonliving?– This book does a great job helping your kids understand the difference between living and nonliving things.
What Do Living Things Need? – Help your kids understand that living things need food, shelter, water, and air to survive.
Living Things and Nonliving Things: A Compare and Contrast Book – This book challenges your kids to THINK about living and non-living things through stunning photographs. It will promote discussions about exceptions to the criteria.
Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden – Introduce your kids to the pumpkin life cycle with this book.
Roots – Show your kids what roots look like and how they work.
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How animals received strawberry tablets
The hedgehog ran up to the fox and said: "Let's be friends!"
The little fox answered the hedgehog with laughter: “Why should I be friends with you? Your friendship will prick me!”
The hedgehog thought to himself: “How can I make friends with him?”
But suddenly he remembered how much the little fox loves fragrant strawberries and how much he misses them in winter! You can, of course, cook jam from berries, but there was no sugar for this!
And then, the hedgehog decided on an experiment: on the hottest day, the hedgehog, together with the squirrel, dried berries at the ends of thin tree branches.
And now, they were already going to take them off. nine0006
Ah! Dried berries crumble, turning into powder! What to do?
And the hedgehog came up with! He and his friends carefully collected all the raspberry powder from the berries and evenly crushed the remaining berries into the same fine powder! They spread the strawberry powder in equal small portions between the fragrant mint leaves, and then, into a rounded depression, which the grinder bugs drilled in the stump especially for this occasion, and asked the strongest bear in the forest to stomp on the leaf from above! nine0006
Wow! And it turned out delicious strawberry tablets!
The wise owl watching all this explained that this is how the tablets were obtained as a result of the direct compression method! It turns out that all you need to do is apply pressure!
And what about the friendship between a fox and a hedgehog?
Now, wherever the fox cub goes, there are always delicious strawberry tablets in the pockets of his clothes .
.. hedgehog's friend!!!
Like a little fox made raspberry syrup
Winter has come in the forest. Everything was covered in white fluffy snow. Beautiful mysterious snowdrifts rose here and there. The hedgehog and the bear cub fell into a deep winter sleep. The fox, of course, did not sleep. He was bored alone in the mink without his hedgehog friend. He often took raspberry pills out of his pocket and recalled his hedgehog friend at the same time. There were very few raspberry pills left, - the little fox understood sadly. But he had water and sugar!
- What if we make raspberry syrup then! - an idea came to the head of the little fox - It only takes a few raspberry pills! nine0006
And so, rattling pots, the little fox began to diligently prepare sugar syrup first. He dissolved half a kilogram of sugar in one liter of boiling water, because in real sugar syrup the sugar content should be almost at least half of the volume! I filtered the finished syrup through a cloth, cooled the syrup a little and added raspberry tablets to the hot sugar syrup, stirred until completely dissolved.
Oh, what a fragrant raspberry syrup!
- If only the hedgehog was around now, and I would treat him to my syrup - thought the little fox, finishing his second mug of syrup. - I will definitely leave a few tablets until my friend the hedgehog wakes up ...
How the hedgehog got kefir
The long-awaited spring has come in the forest. The hedgehog woke up after hibernation. The squirrel changed her winter coat for a spring outfit.
Of course, the hedgehog tasted delicious fragrant raspberry syrup, he liked it very much. But after the spring awakening, the hedgehog really wanted kefir. Yes, where can I get it in the forest now, because even before he only managed to drink it from summer residents, and even then when they came to their dachas. And then he remembered the wise owl. Can she help him? nine0006
- Yes, I have such a wonderful mushroom. It is called - kefir mushroom! - the owl proudly answered the hedgehog. - From a liter of milk with one tablespoon of kefir mushrooms, you can get a little less than a liter of kefir! You drop kefir fungi directly into a jar of milk and put it in a warm place for a day, and the next day you get kefir! This process is called fermentation of milk to kefir! Take kefir fungi, but just don't forget to treat the animals in the forest!
The hedgehog thanked the owl and merrily went home with kefir fungi.
-Now I'll drink plenty of kefir! nine0006
A week passed, then another, and another. There were so many kefir mushrooms in the hedgehog: after all, when fermenting, they multiply - increase in number - that he simply did not know what to do with so much kefir! After all, he had already treated everyone he could to kefir in the forest.
What if the kefir grains are removed from the milk and gently dried, and then put away until the next use, when they are needed again?
Hedgehog tried it, and sure enough, it turns out!
- And I'll try to freeze them in the winter, it should work too! - suggested the squirrel. nine0006
- Friends, this process is called - "Anabiosis"! - the owl explained to the animals. - Anabiosis is a temporary slowdown or cessation of life processes under the influence of external factors (conditions), in these cases - drying or freezing.
Thus, the animals learned not only how to get kefir using kefir fungi, but also how to save them until the next use (when kefir is not needed), without harming kefir fungi.
How the animals got "tea kvass"
Summer has come. It was so hot in the forest that from time to time all the animals crowded around to bathe in a small forest river. How cool and fun it was!
- Oh, refreshing kvass now - the little fox sighed sadly.
- And we will make our own healthy kvass! said the hedgehog solemnly. - with the help of a miracle mushroom called Kombucha. It turns tea into invigorating carbonated kvass, but it’s also useful at the same time! So, my forest friends, bring me a jar of your favorite sweet tea today and in 1.5-2 weeks you will get a wonderful “tea kvass”. nine0006
- Hooray! - the animals shouted in one voice and rushed to their houses.
The hedgehog put kombucha in each of the jars with sweet tea.
And now, after a week and a half, the first tasting of "tea kvass" takes place at the hedgehog's house.
The squirrel, the hedgehog and the owl really liked the pleasant, moderately sweet "tea kvass" from the Ivan-tea drink.
Little Fox - refreshing hibiscus.
A teddy bear made from black tea.
- But I don't understand where the gas bubbles come from in this "tea kvass"? asked the little bear. nine0006
An owl answered him:
- Kombucha is the friendship of small living organisms: yeast and bacteria (living organisms are you and me, only large ones). But their friendship is so strong that they cannot live separately without each other at all. Such a strong friendship is scientifically called "Symbiosis" (Cohabitation of two organisms of different species, bringing them mutual benefit)! Sweet tea for kombucha is food. As a result of the life (life activity) of kombucha in sweet tea, gas bubbles are released. nine0006
- Got it! - answered the teddy bear.
- In other countries, our "tea kvass" is called "kombucha"! the owl continued.
- Kom-bu-cha - the animals repeated after her at length - how beautiful it sounds!
During this evening the animals became stronger friends, each found new friends, because in the company they discussed the tastes of drinks for so long and amicably and got to know each other better.
How the animals survived a difficult winter with fodder yeast
Autumn came on more and more insistently. It got colder and colder. You can't hibernate on an empty stomach! What to do? thought the hedgehog.
Maybe the squirrel's girlfriend took care of food better than he did and will help him?!
The hedgehog stumbling quickly ran towards the squirrel at the edge of the forest.
- Squirrel, how many mushrooms did you stock up for the winter? Can you borrow a couple? the hedgehog asked.
- Oh, hedgehog friend, you probably remember how rarely it rained in our forest, so I didn’t stock mushrooms at all, - the squirrel answered sadly. nine0006
- Oh hey, what should I do? After all, winter will come soon, and there is no food left in the forest! - said the hedgehog - Can we ask the advice of a wise owl?
- Of course! - the squirrel responded with joy.
Evening. And now the three of us, visiting the owl appetizingly smacking their lips, the forest dwellers drank a drink of willow-tea in birch bark mugs with blueberry jam.
- There are other mushrooms in the world! Microscopic! Unpretentious! And which you can grow right at home, at any time of the year! - said the owl. You almost already know them. nine0006
- What are they called? the hedgehog and the squirrel asked in unison.
- Yeast! They are of different types: for making bread - bakery, beer - beer, but to get fodder protein - food for us, fodder yeast is used. A familiar owl sent them to me that year. - answered the owl.
- Why are we growing fodder yeast? the hedgehog asked.
- But, for example, for baking yeast bread, in addition to baker's yeast, you also need at least flour, sugar and salt. Do we have them now? the owl replied. nine0006
- Yes, indeed, no. - the hedgehog answered sadly.
- What do these fodder yeast eat then? What do you need to grow them? - the squirrel quickly responded.
- We will grow them right in the glass jars that the animals found when they were cleaning the forest from debris.
And their food will be a solution of specially processed wood chips, which is full in the forest! the owl answered proudly.
- Hooray! now we will be full! The animals called loudly.
- Yes, but you also need to somehow separate (filter) the yeast from the solution in which they will grow, haven't you thought about it? the owl continued. nine0006
- Oh! Exactly ... - the squirrel said drawled.
- And I will ask the spider to weave such a web that it will retain the yeast and let the solution through! - said the hedgehog.
- Wow! But the idea! the owl replied cheerfully.
A few days later, the animals have mastered this environmentally friendly and very economical (budget) option for getting food at home at any time of the year. The fodder yeast grew "by leaps and bounds", they were very satisfying, and now both hibernation for the hedgehog and cold winter for the squirrel were not at all scary! And they also treated everyone in the forest with fodder yeast, and at the same time they found new friends and buddies! nine0006
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