STEM Books for Kids
Not Again, Dr. Can Do!
Dr. Can Do’s workshop is a disaster zone - redstone dust everywhere, contraptions piled high, and is that a chicken clucking under the repeaters? When he finally decides to tidy up, he spots mountains of extra stone and deepslate that simply have to go. But will a sensible inventor carry it outside, or will Dr. Can Do build something wildly clever instead? This decodable reader practices soft c in words such as ‘place,’ ‘space,’ ‘decides,’ ’notices,’ and ’excellent.’
Catch That Dragonfly!
The homework assignment of a lifetime: catch a real insect and study it up close! But when Kim picks the fastest bug in the playground, can two kids really outsmart a dragonfly that darts at lightning pace? Every time they get close, it zips away like it notices their every move. What clever trick might finally work? This decodable reader practices the soft c sound in words like ‘center,’ ‘circle,’ ’notice,’ and ‘silence.’
Don't Burn The Book!
Ned the maker is running low on coal, and the caves are far too dangerous to explore. Luckily, his friendly book-shaped helper has a clever idea: why not grow a whole forest of your very own? But can Ned really turn trees into fuel, and will bone meal truly make saplings shoot up in seconds? Join Ned as he digs, plants, and chops his way to a brilliant plan! This decodable reader practices suffixes in words like ‘boldly,’ ‘farmer,’ ’taller,’ and ‘hopeful.’
Don't Mix All Three!
Red, Yellow, and Blue Dinosaur have one colorful job: paint the whole gray neighborhood! Red is bold and fiery, Yellow is sunny and giggly, and Blue has actually read the rulebook. Mix two colors and something magical happens - but what about that one big rule nobody is supposed to break? What could possibly happen if three silly dinosaurs mixed all three colors at once? This decodable reader practices 3+ syllable words such as ‘beautiful,’ ‘dangerous,’ ‘incredible,’ and ‘wonderful.’
I'll Do It Myself!
Jill’s yard is buried under cobblestone, and the line for the village stone bin is massive. Why wait all day when she could just build one herself? With a pattern from Dr Can Do and a chest full of buckets and redstone, Jill marches off to her workshop - but will every piece fall into place before sunset? This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words like ‘bucket,’ ‘pattern,’ ‘sunset,’ and ‘problem.’
Panha Won't Come Down!
Panha’s town is buried under thick, gloomy smog, and she’s had enough! Has anyone ever really seen the sky behind all that gray? When Panha climbs the tallest hill and spots actual sunlight, she races home with a wild idea: invent a plane, fly above the clouds, and bring the sun back. But what will she find waiting up there? This decodable reader practices words with prefixes such as “declared,” “exclaimed,” “replace,” and “unfair.”
Ren Can Zoom!
Ren is about to make history! He’s traveling to Mars to become the first person ever to step foot on the Red Planet. His journey will take months through the darkness of space. When he finally arrives, he’ll need to land his ship perfectly and explore the dusty red surface. What will Ren discover when he digs into the Martian soil? Join Ren on his amazing adventure to a world no human has ever touched!
Go, Troll Queen, Go!
After a week of rain, the sun is finally out and the wind is perfect - can a homemade kite with a secret weapon really fly higher than every other kite on the street? Follow along as one clever kid measures, cuts, and draws a smiling troll queen onto paper wings, then sends her soaring past the rooftops. Will she rule the whole sky? This decodable reader practices es plurals in words like ‘splashes,’ ‘bushes,’ ‘rushes,’ ‘sketches,’ and ‘reaches.’
How to Enchant
Discover the magical world of enchantments in Minecraft! Learn how to craft powerful spells that make your items glow with purple magic and gain amazing abilities. From creating enchanting tables to collecting experience orbs, explore the secrets of making your weapons, tools, and armor truly magical. What enchantment will YOU choose first?
Archie Can Invent!
Meet Archie, a young inventor who loves creating amazing things! From cooking bots that make breakfast to a magical pen that draws dolphins in space, Archie’s imagination never stops. He builds helpful inventions for his town and fun gadgets just because he can. But inventing isn’t just about working hard—Archie knows he needs to take care of himself too. What incredible invention will Archie dream up next? Could YOU be an inventor like Archie?