ABCs of Physics by Chris Ferrie
(All Ages)
Similarly to the other titles in the Baby University series, this book introduces new physics concepts to the very young – one for every letter of the alphabet, all the way from Atom to Zero-point energy. Little ones will enjoy the pictures and older children (including grown-ups) will learn something new about the way our universe is built. ▸ Get it at the Library
Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves’ Hidden Colors by Mia Posada
(Preschool)
Have you or your child ever wondered what makes leaves change colors in the fall? This non-fiction book for young kids teaches the life cycle of trees, mixing science and story together in an accessible way. ▸ Get it at the Library
Now You Know What You Eat by Valorie Fisher
(Toddler, Preschool)
Using bright colors and bold graphics, this book shows us the behind the scenes for the different ingredients that make up our favorite meals. Discover fun facts about the way food is made and learn more information about vitamins and minerals and the basic food groups. ▸ Get it at the Library
Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bones by Susan Lendroth
(Toddler, Preschool)
Do you have a dinosaur enthusiast in your house? This book, which can be sung to the tune of “Here We Go ‘Round the Mulberry Bush”, lets children pretend to be paleontologists. They can hike trails, scan the ground, and make a find of their own! Includes plenty of dinosaur facts for young ones to sink their teeth into. ▸ Get it at the Library
Do Not Lick This Book by Idan Ben-Barak
(Preschool)
Now more than ever, it’s important for children and their families to understand how germs spread. This book provides close-up photos of common surfaces and has great explanations of what germs and microbes are and how they get around. Remember to wash your hands (and keep them away from your face)! ▸ Get it at the Library
Old Rock (Is Not Boring) by Deb Pilutti
(Preschool)
Rocks may not get around much, compared to animals and plants, but they certainly aren’t boring. Follow Old Rock’s journey through deep time starting beneath the earth, through a volcano, surviving a glacier, and interactions with long-extinct animals. You won’t look at rocks the same way again. ▸ Get it at the Library
Bonus:
STEM kits
(Preschool, School Age)
If you live in the Anchorage area, you can borrow a STEM kit for your child. STEM kits provide a hands-on, interactive learning activity with related books for ages 5 to 12 and complement Anchorage School District’s science curriculum standards. View more information about the kits on the Anchorage Public Library’s website: http://www.anchoragelibrary.org/services/services-for/kids/stem-kits/
These resources were recommended by Samantha Blanquart, an Early Literacy Outreach Librarian with Ready to Read Resource Center. Visit their website for more info about early literacy or to check out one of their reading kits for young children.
Imagination Library Picks:
Violet the Pilot by Steve Breen (Toddler, Preschool)
Violet is a science-loving girl inventor with a flair for the air! Fans of Ada Twist, Scientist andRosie Revere, Engineer will love this classic underdog story by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Breen. ▸ Get it at the Library
