Free Science Books for 1st Graders
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?
Curly or Not
Did you know that curls are everywhere? From bouncy hair to twisty tails, from winding staircases to mountain paths, our world is full of curly and straight shapes! Explore how animals use their curly tails to hang from branches, why some hair springs back when you pull it, and how artists use different lines to draw. Can you spot the curls and straight lines hiding all around you?
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!
Is This the Sea?
Have you ever watched rain fall from the sky and wondered where it goes? Follow tiny raindrops on their amazing adventure as they roll down hills, join together in streams and rivers, and race toward something big. But what happens when they finally reach their destination? And how do they get back up into the clouds to start all over again? Discover the magical journey that keeps our whole planet alive!
Colour Mix
Did you know that just three colours can create a whole rainbow? Discover the magic of red, blue, and yellow—the primary colours! Learn how mixing these special colours together creates brand new shades. What colours do you think you can make?
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.
If You Lived...
What would you need to survive on the moon? Or as a bird soaring through the sky? This imaginative book takes you on an adventure exploring what different creatures and environments require to thrive. From wings and beaks to gills and claws, discover the amazing adaptations that help animals live in their homes. What would YOU need?
Where is Pluto?
When the Sun can’t find Pluto anywhere in the solar system, she asks all the planets for help. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, and the others search high and low, but where could Pluto be hiding? Join the planets on an exciting journey across the solar system to solve this cosmic mystery!