These picture books and chapter books all have math or science concepts built into the story. It’s a nice way to get kids excited about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math). Do you need more book ideas for your kids? I’ve indexed and cross-referenced 300+ of my book lists: List of Lists: All My Book Lists.
Picture Book and Chapter Book Lists with Science and Math Concepts
Children’s Book List to See Stars
STEM for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Favorite Bowerbird & Bird-ing Books
111 (also known as 7) Math Picture Books to Count On
Great STEM Picture Books paired with Fun Activities
Place Value Math for Kids with Books, Game, and Music Video
Helpful Books for Kids during COVID
New STEM Picture Books
Oceanography Books for Kids
Shark Week Books and Videos for Kids
31+ STEM Books to Inspire Girls
Books for Kids Who Admire Astronauts
STEM Books on Scientific Minds, Methods, and Discoveries
10 Books to Encourage of Love of Science in Babies/Toddlers
5 STEM Picture Books Celebrating Differences
Earth Sciences STEM Picture Books
Top 10 STEM Bird Books for Bird-Loving Kids
Top 10 STEM Expository Nonfiction Picture Books
Baltimore the Snowy Owl and Owl Books for Kids
We Are Made of Stars: Stars in KidLit
Why Do Chameleons Turn Colors?
Our 10 Favorite Math Picture Books
Funny Science-y Math-y Chapter Books for Kids
Environmental Nonfiction Books That Call Kids to Action
Best Picture Books That Teach Math Concepts
Great Science Books for Kids
Books for Kids with Science Concepts
Books for Kids on the Math of Spirals
Learning About Oyster Farming & Oyster Books
Science Fiction Chapter Books
Children’s Books for Budding Engineers
10 New Great STEM Kids’ Books
STEM Picture Books with BIPOC Characters
Barefoot Books Planet Protector
Celebrating Bobcats
To examine any book more closely at Amazon, please click on image of book.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Looking for more ideas? Try these Pinterest boards with ideas I’ve culled from great parenting bloggers: Science Fun, Math Fun, and STEM with Art.
To examine any book more closely at Indiebound or Amazon, please click on image of book.
As an Amazon and IndieBound Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Follow PragmaticMom’s board STEAM on Pinterest.
Follow PragmaticMom’s board Science Fun on Pinterest.
Follow PragmaticMom’s board Math Fun on Pinterest.
Follow PragmaticMom’s board Multicultural Books for Kids on Pinterest.
My books:
Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World
- Junior Library Guild Gold selection
- Selected as one of 100 Outstanding Picture Books of 2023 by dPICTUS and featured at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
- Starred review from School Library Journal
Amazon / Barefoot Books / Signed or Inscribed by Me
Amazon / Scholastic / Signed or Inscribed by Me
BEST #OWNVOICES CHILDREN’S BOOKS: My Favorite Diversity Books for Kids Ages 1-12 is a book that I created to highlight books written by authors who share the same marginalized identity as the characters in their books.
