My ultimate list of STEM girls’ books that were or will be published in 2020-2021, starting from picture books suitable for age 3 all the way up to middle-grade books for the tweens.
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Book review: Capturing Cow Farts and Burps
“Capturing Cow Farts and Burps” is an easy-to-read non-fiction book by Erin Twamley, which will delight kids of all ages by its simple science explanations and colorful illustrations.
Book review: Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet
“Frankie Sparks and the Class Pet” is the first book in the Frankie Sparks, Third-Grade Inventor chapter book series by Megan Frazer Blakemore. The story features an energetic inventor girl, the scientific method, many facts about animals, and great messages about friendship, dealing with frustration and perseverance.
15 Standalone Books about STEM Girls for ages 8-12
My list of recommended standalone books featuring STEM-loving girls as main characters. The books vary greatly in word count, from 12k to 50K+, story complexity and main themes.
Book review: Diary of an Ice Princess: Snow Place Like Home
“Snow Place Like Home” is a great opener to the Diary of an Ice Princess series by Christina Soontornvat. This diverse chapter book nicely combines magic and science and explores such common themes as feeling different, coping with family pressures, and embracing what makes you special.
15 Middle Grade Book Series about STEM Girls for ages 8-12
This list features great middle-grade book series that have STEM-loving girls as main characters. These are relatively long books, with quite complex storylines. They are perfect for kids ages 8-12.
The list is structured by wordcount, from 20K words up to 80K words.
15 Chapter Book Series about STEM Girls for ages 6-10
My list of recommended STEM chapter books that feature girls as main characters. These are easy to read stories, which are perfect for ages 6-10. The list is structured by wordcount, from 3-5K words up to 15K words.
Book review: Girls Who Code: The Friendship Code
“The Friendship Code” by Stacia Deutsch is an entertaining story that teaches some of the basic principles of coding in a mystery-based format while touching upon such important themes as navigating friendships and solving problems.
Book review: Ruby Goldberg’s Bright Idea
“Ruby Goldberg’s Bright Idea” by Anna Humphrey is an engaging STEM-focused chapter book featuring adorable characters, crazy inventions, and thoughtful messages about competition, true friendship, and the power of cooperation.
Book review: Jada Jones: Rock Star
“Rock Star”, the first book in the “Jada Jones” chapter book series by Kelly Starling Lyons, is a short and engaging story featuring a passionate main character, some facts about earth science, and great messages about patience, loss, kindness and friendship.
