The current push to get kids interested and involved in the STEM subjects means that there are tons of awesome STEM children’s books and products available now! We have read a lot of books about science, math, and technology, and paired them with all kinds of fun activities. This list combines some of my favorite posts to give you the best STEM books and activities for kids!

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STEM books

10 Women Who Changed the World of Science

With the recent push to get girls interested in STEM subjects, there has been more attention given to women who have made huge strides in the fields of science. This list of books introduces readers to 10 amazing women. Each of them have made groundbreaking discoveries, even when the odds were stacked against them.

Girl Power Series: Women in STEM

As part of my week long Girl Power Blog Series, I created a second list of children’s books about women in STEM. (There are so many women in STEM fields whose stories are finally being told, so I am sure this will not be my last list like this!). This list includes a small biography about Marie Curie, stories about women in NASA, and even an engineer who helped to build the Brooklyn Bridge!

Girls in STEM: Picture Books & Chapter Books Starring Female Characters

In an effort to teach girls that STEM isn’t “just for the boys”, there are more female characters appearing in STEM focused books. This list of picture books and chapter books features fun stories about girls who love STEM subjects and use their intelligence and creativity to problem solve and save the day.

5 Reasons Why Your Family Needs Brick Building 101!

If your kids love building with LEGOs, then this book is a great way to pair their passion for creating with STEM learning! Learn the 5 reasons why this engaging and easy to follow book is a must have for your family bookshelf!

The Best Early Science Books for Kids

It’s never too early to get kids interested in STEM subjects. Find out why Chris Ferrie’s science books are the best way to teach kids about science from the very beginning!

The Beedog: Scientific Discovery for Kids

Teach kids about scientific discovery and the importance of exploring the world around them with this fun story! Check out the interview with the author and learn about the creation of the book as well.

STEM activities

Exploring Engineering with Ellie, Engineer

Given the opportunity, kids can come up with creative and innovative solutions to problems around them. This post was inspired by the middle grade novel Ellie, Engineer, and includes fun activities for designing, problem solving, and fixing issues in their neighborhood.

How to Code a Sandcastle: Making Coding Fun!

There are lots of fun ways to teach kids about coding, and this creative and engaging story is a great place to start! This post pairs the fun book with coding games, crafts, and activities to bring the story right off the page!

Take Your Learning to the Moon

This interactive book is full of factual information about space and the space program that kids can discover by manipulating the dials, wheels and tabs in the book. Bring the book to life with lots of fun space themed activities including a rocket launch, a moon dust sensory bin, and a gross motor game!

Teaching Problem Solving with the Li’l Booger Buddies

This fun series of books introduces kids to the idea that they are capable of creating and inventing. Check out this interview with the author, and start creating with the free printable invention journal!

STEM products

Educational Gifts Kids Will Want This Year

This list of educational gifts for kids is full of STEM toys, coding games, and items for dramatic play. Give kids the opportunity to learn through play with these fun toys!

Learning about Engineering with Books & Brackitz

These open ended engineering toys give kids the opportunity to create and build machines that actually move! Check out this full review of the building sets, as well as a list of fun engineering books for kids.

Combining Coding and Play with Unruly Splats

Bring coding to life with these fun programmable floor tiles and paired app! Kids can play the games already programmed into the app, or create their own games and activities using coding blocks. Check out the full review to see how we used them to create our own games.

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

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