Free Science Books for Kids
Off!
We flip switches and lights come on. We see them twinkling in windows at night and glowing along busy roads. But have you ever stopped to think about how much we really need lights? What would happen if all the lights suddenly blinked out one day? Could we still play games, read books, or even stay safe? Discover why lights are more important than you might think!
Turn!
Wheels are everywhere—on skateboards, ferris wheels, clocks, and diggers! But what if wheels didn’t exist? Discover how wheels change our world and explore what life would be like without them. Would we still be able to do all the things we do today?
Vines
Vines are long plants that can grow up or to the side, and can be used to hold food. They can also grip onto surfaces and tuck into small spots. Vines can get big and take over land.
What's the Scoop on Pee and Poop?
Pat the rat has a big question: where does pee and poop go after you flush? There’s only one way to find out—dive into the toilet and follow the water! Join Pat on his underground adventure through pipes and tanks as he meets a friendly sewer rat who shows him the secrets of wastewater treatment. What happens to all that yucky stuff? Can dirty water ever become clean again?
Colour Mix
Have you ever wondered how artists create all the colours in the rainbow? Discover the magic of mixing in this exciting book about primary colours! Learn what makes red, yellow, and blue so special, and explore what happens when you combine them together. Get ready to be amazed by the science of colour!
Mud
Meet the climbing perch, a fish that can do something most fish cannot - walk on land! This amazing creature loves to munch on mosquitoes and water fleas, and it has sharp spines to protect itself from hungry predators. But what happens when the lakes and ponds dry up during the hot season? How does this little fish survive without water? Discover the surprising secrets of one of nature’s most unusual swimmers!
The Dragonfly Net
When a school assignment asks students to catch and study an insect, two friends set their sights on a speedy dragonfly. After chasing it across the playground without success, they spot a delicate spider’s web and have a clever idea. Can they use nature’s own creation to gently capture this beautiful, fast-flying insect? Join them on an exciting outdoor adventure to discover what happens next!
In My Garden
Step into a magical garden filled with buzzing bees, colorful butterflies, and birds of all kinds! The narrator loves spending time in this special place where flowers bloom in every color and size. Discover the wonderful creatures and plants that call this garden home—what secrets and surprises are waiting for you among the flowers?
Fly!
Birds soar through the sky with their wings. Dragonflies zip forwards, backwards, and even hover in one spot. Butterflies float on the breeze to save energy. But what about things that don’t have wings? Can they be up in the sky too? And what about us? We don’t have wings like birds or bats. Is there any way for humans to fly? Discover the amazing ways things take to the skies!
Fill It Up!
A girl desperately needs water but every source she finds is dry! The well, the tank, the creek, and even the dam are all empty. She searches everywhere, growing more frustrated as the dry season continues. Will she ever find the water she needs? Follow her journey as she explores her world looking for a solution.