Science Books for Teens

47 science books our editors reviewed for teens, sorted by rating. Every book here is rated 4.3 stars. Notable authors include Rae Knightly, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and Kate Knighton.

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50 Science things to make and do An Interactive Guide to Exciting

Kate Knighton

4.3(3,152)

A handy-sized book with 50 fun, step-by-step experiments and activities for young scientists. Activities include creating a light and shadow show, separating colors in a fascinating ink experiment, creating a foaming monster using chemical reactions and lots more! Each page displays step-by-step ins

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10,000 World Geography Topics Explore the Earth’s Physical Features

SHAHRIYAR HUSSAIN

This comprehensive world geography guide offers young explorers an astonishing 10,000 entry points to understanding our planet's physical features, countries, and natural wonders through meticulously...

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A Voyage to Outer Space and Other Cases (Einstein Anderson Science Geek)

Seymour Simon

Science loving Adam "Einstein" Anderson is back - and more of a science geek than ever! Einstein and his best friend, Paloma, foil the ever-scheming Stanley, defeat the eighth grade snow sculpture team and try to stump each other as they solve science mysteries. Not only have the characters, stories

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A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet)

Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L'Engle's ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic, soon to be a major motion picture. It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most dis

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Absolutely Epic Science Experiments More than 50 Awesome Projects You

Anna Claybourne

Young readers can turbo-charge their science skills with this mind-expanding book, jam-packed with over 50 awesome science experiments! These eye-opening tricks will introduce children to the miraculous world of biology, chemistry and physics, including forces, optics, acoustics and more. Every expe

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Amazing Science Experiments for Kids 6-12 Fun Activities To Learn New

Patricia B.

55% off bookstores! discount retail price now at $27,95 instead of $35,95 Kids, have you ever had a cool science demonstration at school and wanted to learn more about it at home? Have you ever wondered about something and thought your parents or caregivers could help you learn more about it? Or, ar

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Andy and Cliffs Journey Through Space

Ron Sunstar

This educational space adventure takes young readers on an imaginative voyage to Jupiter, blending planetary science with character-driven storytelling as two young explorers investigate the mysterie...

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Astrid Maxxim and her Hypersonic Space Plane

Wesley Allison

A teenage inventor's ambitious project to revolutionize space travel takes center stage in this thrilling STEM adventure that blends cutting-edge science with page-turning excitement. When Astrid set...

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Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, adapted for young readers. From the basics of physics to big questions about the nature of space and time, celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down the mysteries of the cosmos into bit

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Build Your Robot Coloring Book Color, Create & Explore 30 Amazing

Anders Bosco

robot coloring book Welcome to the future-a lively world of robot animals. Robots have captured the imagination of children for decades. Let your little robot lover explore this fun filled coloring book and bring some robots to life with his or her imagination! Your child, or any child in your life,

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Death Haiku 12 One Haiku by Delsi Williams-Dyke

Delsi Williams-Dyke

Love Volume 1 - My Journal has 100+ Haiku Poems.

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DIY Room Makeover Ideas for Girls Pretty Projects to Decorate Your Bedroom

KariAnne Wood

Your Daughter’s Room is Special…Just Like Her! A girl’s bedroom is an important part of her identity, maybe the only place in the world that she can truly call her own. Now your daughter can decorate her space to make her room a reflection of her unique personality. From twins Whitney and Westleigh

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DOOMSTAR (The Lost Space Treasure, Book 5) A Space Adventure

Rae Knightly

MEGASTAR thrusts a young girl into an epic hunt to uncover the greatest treasure in the galaxy. A thrilling space opera adventure for middle-graders.

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Drawing Dinosaurs How to Draw Scientifically Accurate Prehistoric

Brian Vitocruz

This comprehensive guide to paleoart offers aspiring artists a masterclass in bringing prehistoric creatures to life through detailed anatomical instruction and step-by-step drawing tutorials. Author...

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El Aqua (Water) (Experiment With) (Spanish Edition) by Bryan Murphy

Bryan Murphy

Presents simple experiments demonstrating the basic scientific principles of water.

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El Gran Libro De Los Experiementos/Big Book of Experiments

Alastair Smith

Activities include testing your eyes, making electricity, bending light and weather watching.

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How to Be a Pirate by Isaac Fitzgerald

Isaac Fitzgerald

A National Bestseller! "A beautiful, generous, fun collaboration of story and illustration and pirate tattoos. Seriously wise pirate advice for everyone." - Jon Scieszka, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature CeCe dreams of being a pirate. When the neighborhood boys tell her that she can

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Katt Scallion and the Oracle Bird Katts First Adventure

E.K. Isaacs

"If your future depended on finding a tiny egg on an enormous planet?Space pirate Katt Scallion is one disaster away from having to give up pirating and get a job washing dishes.Then his spacecraft Sharky-One starts to THUNK!Repairs are going to be expensive - Katt's only hope is to take on a danger

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Katt Scallion and the Planet of the Sharks Katts Second Adventure

A feline space pirate returns for another interstellar escapade in this thrilling adventure that plunges readers into a universe teeming with aquatic predators and cosmic dangers. Katt Scallion navig...

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Kids Summer Academy by ArgoPrep

ArgoPrep

This engaging summer workbook provides a comprehensive academic bridge between school years, offering thoughtfully designed exercises in math, reading, and writing to effectively combat summer learni...

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Kiki and the Pirates (Sailing the Stars Book 2)

Amie McCracken

"The Never Land pirates have a special surprise for Bucky: his very own golden anchor! But when Captain Hook spies the shiny treasure, he sails away with it across the Never Sea. Will the friends track down the Jolly Roger, or will it be anchor's away--far, far away?"--

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Manga Quest Science Dinosaur Adventures by momota

momota

A thrilling, full-color science manga that blends time-travel adventure with real facts about dinosaurs! Follow curious kids and a space explorer named Stella as they journey back in time through the Cretaceous period to uncover the world of dinosaurs. This book is guided by expert science consultan

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Megalosaurus Dinosaurs Series by Laura Alden

Laura Alden

Megalosaurus is a reinforced, library bound book in The Child's World series Dinosaurs.

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Patient for Pumpkins

Linda L. Knoll

In weekly trips to the farmers' market with his father, a boy learns about seasonal fruits and vegetables, and about patience.

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Planeta Tierra Introduccion Practica Con Proyectos Y Actividades

C. Oxlade

This interactive science book transforms complex earth science concepts into tangible learning experiences through clever pop-ups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels that demonstrate everything from volc...

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Robot Competitions (Edge Books Robots) by Christopher Forest

Christopher Forest

Get ready for mechanical mayhem! Robot competitions are a worldwide sensation where sumo robots smash, battle robots crash, and soccer robots clash. Learn all about the amazing ways robot builders test their skills and push their robots to the limit.

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Rocket Ship, Solo Trip (The Rocket Ship Series)

Chiara Colombi

Rocket is embarking on her first solo mission. Her goal? Place a satellite into orbit to take pictures of the beautiful unknown. With a few words of encouragement from Ground Control, Rocket sparks ignition and blasts off to discover all the beauty of outer space. But when it's time for reentry, she

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Space And Beyond (Choose Your Own Adventure)

R. A. Montgomery

You are born aboard a deep space cruiser and must choose what planet to call home. How will you make such a big decision?

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STEAM Jobs in Wildlife Conservation (STEAM Jobs Youll Love)

Emma Carlson Berne

Introduces careers in the wildlife conservation that utilize science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills.

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Stephen McCranies Space Boy Volume 23 by Stephen McCranie

Brian K

“There comes a time when you must close your petals, lock the door, and hide yourself away from the world.” Overwhelmed with emotions after hearing Dr. Kim’s tragic story, Amy desperately seeks solitude. When an unexpected source lends Amy a hand, she discovers another member of the FCP who may be m

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The Care and Keeping of You 2 (American Girl® Wellbeing)

Dr. Cara Natterson

The bestselling body book for girls ages 10 and up, now updated! Book 2 in our best-selling body book series for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content, this title features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. This thoughtful advice book will guide you throu

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The Confidence Code for Girls Lib/E Taking Risks, Messing Up

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This essential guide tackles the science and psychology behind confidence specifically for young women, offering practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and build lasting self-assurance. Katty Ka...

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The Ducks Divorce by Steven J. Gross

Steven J. Gross

Text and illustrations of duck characters introduce aspects of divorce.

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The Everything Kids Science Experiments Book Boil Ice, Float Water

Tom Robinson

Science has never been so easy—or so much fun! With The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book, all you need to do is gather a few household items and you can recreate dozens of mind-blowing, kid-tested science experiments. High school science teacher Tom Robinson shows you how to expand your sci

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The Extraordinary Book of Science Experiments to Save the Planet

Helen Bell

A one-of-a-kind project book that educates readers 6+ on saving the planet with 30 hands-on, eco-friendly science experiments. Most books are just meant to be read. But this is no ordinary book. Each page turns into an experiment that explores ways you can help protect planet Earth by thinking like

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The Iron Man (Galaxy Childrens Large Print Books) by Ted Hughes

Ted Hughes

A clanking iron giant topples from a cliff and lies smashed on the rocks below. Then his various parts begin to stir and reach out for one another. The Iron Man is ready to walk again, and he is very hungry.

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The Lost Space Treasure - A Novella (The Lost Space Treasure Series)

Rae Knightly

A treasure lost in space. A hunt of interstellar proportions. From award-winning author, Rae Knightly, comes a thrilling alien adventure for the space pioneer of tomorrow.

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The Magic Finger

Roald Dahl

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes the story of a young girl with an incredible power! To the Gregg family, hunting is just plain fun. To the girl who lives next door, it's just plain horrible. She tries to be polite. She tries to talk them out of it,

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The Magic Garden of Wonders A Kids Story Book About Nature

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Get ready to embark on a magical adventure with our newest children's book! Follow the story of a young girl who stumbles upon a hidden garden filled with life and wonder. With each turn of the page, you'll be transported to a world of vibrant colors, playful creatures, and valuable lessons about th

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The Princess and the Pea (Little Golden Book) by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen

A Little Golden Book version of the timeless fairytale of a princess and her sleepless night. Hans Christian Andersen’s classic The Princess and the Pea is a timeless story beloved for its bold princess and a little pea that ends up causing a big problem. Featuring beautiful illustrations filled wit

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The Quest for the Thunderstone The Chronicles of Dragon

Craig Halloran

This thrilling sword and sorcery adventure plunges readers into a world of magical quests and high-stakes fantasy battles, delivering pulse-pounding action from the very first chapter. The story foll...

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The Secret Garden (HarperClassics)

Frances Hodgson Burnett

"One of th' gardens is locked up. No one has been in it for ten years." When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of mysterious secrets. There are nearly one hundred rooms, most of which are locked, and the house is filled with creep

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The Secret World of Plants Tales of More Than 100 Remarkable Flowers

Ben Hoare

A timeless treasury of more than 100 stories from the incredible kingdom of plants, told by author and nature expert Ben Hoare. Plants are found almost everywhere on Earth, but to many people their lives are a mystery. Learn how seagrass flowers underwater, how the Venus flytrap counts to make sure

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The Spectacular Science of the Living World

Rob Colson

The Spectacular Science of the Living World is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about animals, plants, habitats and ecosystems Questions include when and how did life first appear on Earth? How do trees communicate with each other? What are the Great Extincti

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The Wizards Guide to Magical Experiments 40 Science Experiments to Try at Home

A.J. Wood

This enchanting volume bridges the gap between laboratory and library, offering young readers a collection of hands-on experiments that reveal the scientific principles behind classic magical phenome...

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The World’s Worst Pets A brilliantly funny children’s book from

David Walliams

This hilarious collection of animal adventures delivers exactly what David Walliams fans crave—outrageous pet antics that will have middle-grade readers laughing out loud. From a kleptomaniac hamster...

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Your Pets Secret Lives The Truth Behind Your Pets Wildest Behaviors

Eleanor Spicer Rice

Butt-sniffing dogs. Terrified tarantulas. Canaries with invisible force fields? Yep-it turns out our pets experience the world in totally different ways than we do. Unlock some of your nonhuman family members' wildest behaviors in this hilarious (and sometimes shiver-worthy) illustrated guide to the