Best science and space books for kids
The best science and space books for kids include Ada Twist, Scientist, The Wild Robot and Everything You Need to Ace Science. Science books and stories give curious children answers to their questions and new questions to ask.
12 books, checked for age-appropriate content. Updated .
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken.
- 1
Ages 6–8
Ada Twist, Scientist
by Andrea Beaty
Curious Ada investigates a mysterious smell through questions and experiments, learning that failed attempts are part of discovery.
- 2
Ages 9–11
The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown
A robot stranded on a wild island learns animal language, becomes a mother, and builds an unexpected community.
- 3
Ages 9–14
Everything You Need to Ace Science
by Workman Publishing
An illustrated study guide explains core middle-school science concepts through clear notes, diagrams, definitions, and memorable examples.
- 4
Ages 6–11
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers
by Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce
Companion guides to Magic Tree House adventures explain the real history, science, people, and places behind each story.
- 5
Ages 9–11
The 13-Storey Treehouse
by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton
Andy and Terry live in an ever-growing treehouse filled with absurd rooms, inventions, animals, and chaotic storytelling deadlines.
- 6
Ages 9–11
Who Was Albert Einstein?
by Jess Brallier
A lively biography introduces Albert Einstein’s childhood, scientific breakthroughs, unusual personality, and lasting influence on modern physics.
- 7
Ages 9–11
Secret Coders
by Gene Luen Yang
Twins Hopper and Eni discover their strange new school is built on coding puzzles and a dangerous secret.
- 8
Ages 9–11
Zita the Spacegirl
by Ben Hatke
Zita leaps through a portal to rescue her abducted friend and becomes an unlikely hero on a strange planet.
- 9
Ages 6–11
The Magic School Bus (series)
by Joanna Cole
Ms. Frizzle’s magical school bus carries students inside bodies, oceans, planets, and ecosystems for unforgettable science lessons.
- 10
Ages 6–8
Little People BIG DREAMS (series, 100+ subjects)
by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Illustrated biographies show how influential artists, scientists, athletes, and activists turned childhood dreams into remarkable lives.
- 11
Ages 9–14
National Geographic Kids Almanac
by National Geographic Kids
A fact-packed annual explores animals, science, geography, history, and world records through photographs, maps, and quizzes.
- 12
Ages 9–11
George's Secret Key to the Universe
by Lucy & Stephen Hawking
George travels through cosmic portals with scientist Eric, exploring space while protecting a powerful supercomputer from danger.
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