(Part 2) Best science & nature books for children according to redditors
We found 657 Reddit comments discussing the best science & nature books for children. We ranked the 303 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
One of the books that stuck out most from story time in elementary school The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Copying this and adding some from another place i had posted it
Boynton books like pajama time and wake up are hits
Eric Carle like the very busy spider, mixed up chameleon, panda bear panda bear.
Pout pout fish
Bear snores on
The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear https://www.amazon.com/dp/0859531821/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pQtezb6GYSVXT
Dr suess is a hit - Mr. Brown can moo can you, 1 fish 2 fish, green eggs and ham.
We have the 3 in this line because he loved the first one someone gave him so much cool dog school dog, fun dog sun dog, snow dog go dog - link - Cool Dog, School Dog https://www.amazon.com/dp/1477816704/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2RtezbBD2BBWB
The behavior series in these books are amazing - i used the paci one to quit paci and hands are not for hitting and feet are not for kicking to stop those unwanted behaviors - Feet Are Not for Kicking (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1575421585/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_v4Hgzb4MFJ4YD
My kid is crazy about planets so we have some on planets too and he learned so much from them
Hello, World! Solar System https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553521039/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_h7HgzbRYET040 (this one still has pluto but whatever lol)
Solar System for Kids: The Planets and Their Moons https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682801152/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I8Hgzb7V5G69T
Little blue truck
My kid is also really into these wipe clean books and we spend about 45 mins snuggled on the couch doing them - this one is great but the dry erase marker it comes with is not that good, i just use a different one. We just skip the pages with time etc but he has a blast doing them
Wipe Clean: Early Learning Activity Book (Wipe Clean Early Learning Activity Books) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312499221/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_49Hgzb8D8BE9T
He has way too many books but these are some of the favs.
For pleasure:
Undergraduate
Organic Chemistry as a Second Language, The art of writing reasonable organic reaction mechanisms
Graduate
Board books :
Picture books:
Early readers:
Chapter books to read together in early elementary:
Chapter books for later elementary or middle school:
Am posting on phone so will be submitting and editing. This will be a long post.
The current definition only has one citation: The art of the catapult: build Greek ballista, Roman onagers, English trebuchets, and more ancient artillery by William Gurstelle (2004). If you find a different definition from another reliable source, I would strongly suggest that you go on the article's talk page and start a new discussion. Consensus can change, especially when backed by good references.
I had a quick look at various online dictionaries and found many different definitions, some of which are mentioning tension/torsion, others only talking about throwing stuff. The book cited also doesn't appear to be terribly authoritative to me, so I don't think it would require extraordinary efforts to change the definition.
You can of course be bold and edit the Catapult article directly, change the definition and include your (reliable) references. However, you'll need an account that is at least 4 days old and has more than 10 edits. Both the catapult and trebuchet articles are currently semi-protected because of frequent vandalism.
I would however recommend against this kind of unilateral change since this definition has been in use in the article for about 10 years. It doesn't mean that it is correct, but you will face resistance.
You should never hesitate to use an article's talk page to ask questions or propose changes, as long as you remember that they are not forums and should only be used to discuss the article's content.
I have two books - one might be too low and one too high.
Maybe if you averaged the two books it would be perfect. Shameless self promotion.
Ok, here is one more book that isn't mine - The Physics of Superheroes - http://amzn.com/B000OCXHPO
Wait! One more. The Manga Guide to Physics - http://amzn.com/B0080KAWL4 My 13 yo daughter loved this one.
Hope that helps.
It's not that bad, really, although yeah - deep sky objects are going to be damned tough.
Swing over to /r/astronomy and look at the advice there. My firm recommendation is to get some good binoculars (10x50 or so - don't get zoom binocs and make sure the diameter is at least 5x the magnification), a planisphere, a dim red flashlight, a comfy reclining lawn chair, and most important of all, a copy of [Terrence Dickinson]s Nightwatch](https://www.amazon.ca/NightWatch-Practical-Guide-Viewing-Universe/dp/155209300X). Maybe add a tripod and binocular adaptor if you want, and a phone 'finder' app.
That really should get most neophytes through a solid year of astronomy. Some people never leave their binoculars.
I'd recommend Nightwatch. It IS about observing, but it's also incredibly motivating.
As far as a best-ever book on cosmology, Sagan's Cosmos. It's not new, but BOY is it interesting!
This book might be of interest for you. I picked it up at Costco for my daughter, she's not old enough for it yet (16mo) but it looks like it will be a lot of fun.
/squees at Miss Piranha Pants
The first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) are actually the Torah so you technically have that. If you want another book that is specifically the Torah, here's one.
If the Twin Terrors are anti-Catholic, Tomie dePaola does some very nice books on saints.
If you want Celtic tales, this one looks cool.
Some Native-American tales are here and here.
I have "Baby Loves Quarks!" for my 1 year old. amazon
For her it's mostly fun pictures. It doesn't really matter what the words are for her.
The wording is like, "Everything in the world is made of molecules, even baby" and it has a pictures of random stuff (tree, dog, car, balloon, etc.)
The fun for her is looking at the pictures. The fun for me is thinking about something, even if it is super simplified, more interesting than "The cat drinks milk."
I'd recommend two books, The art of the Catapult and The Big Book of Catapult and Trebuchet Plans.
That should at least get you started.
Nice detective work. All that obession only to find that I'm interested in scary stories.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1936114682/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uDcbAbG6Z21QW
Edit: since we're sharing subreddits, thought you may be interested in r/tumblr
My 3 year old loves me to read to him and tries to read to me as well, we have TONS of LGBs on his list! I'm slowly trying to expand his small library, I'm getting really, really tired of The Hungry Caterpillar.
We have wishlisted:
Go To Sleep Little Dragons
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0307929574/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_1?colid=38QNUV09XHD6D&coliid=I346SMDHRF4FLF
I'm a T-rex!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0375858067/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_2?colid=38QNUV09XHD6D&coliid=I3T1U2K0CVYIZU
Robots, Robots, Everywhere
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0449810798/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_3?colid=38QNUV09XHD6D&coliid=I3GFAWHZ6C0IKU
A Roaring Adventure (Toy Story)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0736429077/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_4?colid=38QNUV09XHD6D&coliid=ID3O7LM2R16LJ
Can you tell he loves dinosaurs? ;)
I recommend the manga guide to general used to read it when I was a physics undergrad
https://www.amazon.fr/Manga-Guide-Relativity-Hideo-Nitta/dp/1593272723
Nightwatch Terry Dickinson is my go-to suggestion.
The Manga Guide to Physics
This is the first book my son ever focused on 😊
Hello, World! Solar System https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0553521039/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HF84CbHCG4RK7
My daughter is only two so I haven't done anything with this book yet, but I had to grab it when I saw it at Costco.
I have flipped through it and it looks like there is a lots of good ideas, it also emphasizes the importance of taking notes and recording findings and all that good science stuff.
Some of the target ages of those books are higher than what you're potentially looking for, but hopefully something in there could be what you need!
I like Theodore Gray's books, such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/Molecules-Architecture-Everything-Theodore-Gray/dp/1579129714
He also has books on elements and reactions.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Things-Work-Parents-Technology/dp/0895776944/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1310244848&sr=8-11
The Time and Space of Uncle Albert is quite well done, I feel. There are a couple of sequels too.
How formally dressed are your teachers? Are ties still expected wear?
http://www.tiesforteachers.co.uk/science.htm
Or baby loves books. Something he can do with his child?
Beyond that maybe try etsy.
Tales of the Cryptids or Cryptozoology A To Z?
(and this one maybe in a year or two: http://www.amazon.com/Billions-Years-Amazing-Changes-Evolution/dp/1590787234/ )
Although age 4-6, here is a book about the big bang
I don't have much knowledge or experience, but I too have recently picked up the astronomy bug. I've been practicing by using Stellarium and a planisphere for locating objects in the sky. From what I've gathered online, it's best to start simple.
How Things Work by Neil Ardley? It's from 1995, though.
Click Clack Peep (my daughter LOVES all the Click Clack books, but this is her favorite one. Btw it’s mandatory to read it in the most Southern, country accent possible.)
How to be a Good Dog
Owl Babies
Blue on Blue
Hello Light House
Puppy and Friends
We Forgot Brock!
Giraffes Can’t Dance
Solar System
Ten Little Rabbits
Panda Bear, Panda Bear What Do You See?
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Babushka Baba Yaga
The Thingamabob
Hear Bear Roar
Beautiful. Did you ever read The Legend of the Bluebonnet by Tomie De Poala? That was one of my favorite books growing up. I loved the illustrations.
If you want a book to help get your head around special relativity, try The Time and Space of Uncle Albert. It is written for kids, has no maths, and is incredibly insightful - after two years of a physics degree I re-read it and found it was still helpful in building my understanding!
My best guess is David Macauley's The Way We Work.
Another series out there is the Your Body Battles series, but it is much more recent than what it sounds like you remember.
Tales of the Cryptids! It says grades 4-7, but I bought it for myself just because I love the art style.
https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Cryptids-Mysterious-Creatures-Publishing/dp/1581960492
I liked Bill Nye The Science Guy as a kid...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0201608642
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0786805439
Your book, Big Blast of Science, had a huge influence on me as a kid. Thank you for not talking down to young people and encouraging critical thinking.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0201608642
Not the most advanced, but still a cool book.
If all else fails
This book is a pretty awesome ELI5 for Einstein's theories of relativity, if anyone's interested.
The real "awe" is in the truth. A man clapping his hands is shit compared to what actually happened. Check it out sometime: The Big Bang for Kids
That one is ages 7+, so it's a good place to start for the religious.
When I was in 4th grade or so I found this in a junk store. Nerddom was probably due that and The Way Things Work... also I had no friends so I needed something to keep occupied
The Manga Guide to Relativity?
The Manga Guide to Physics?
I know you asked for a program, but if you're interested in something physical as well, a planisphere could come in handy.
I've been good I swear!! (from my kiddos list)
Thanks for the contest!
Life on Earth by Steve Jenkins (looks like it's out of print so maybe find it at the library or used) and a new book for slightly older kids also illustrated by him: http://www.amazon.com/Billions-Years-Amazing-Changes-Evolution/dp/1590787234/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331860873&sr=1-1
My imgur link is something you may find in a middle school biology book!
I understand your blunder in not realizing that, and it is my fault for not considering the possibility that you may not have finished middle school education, so here's a link to the book!
I hope that helps. 🙂
Having worked with five year olds, I can say that a lot of them would have understood this if you walked them through it slowly and made a few more analogies. I probably would have compared grains to stained glass or the outlined area of coloring books, depending on what the kid was familiar with. And I would have started with hardness, because a kid does understand that paper and noodles are bendy and knives and scissors are not. And the bonds between molecules are like kids holding hands in Red Rover, Red Rover. If the kid "coming over" is strong enough to break the hand holding, the line is cut.
But I just bought this book for a friend's toddler for Christmas.
Children's big problem with understanding things like this is connecting it to things they already know so it makes sense. We all get the original Niels Bohr description of an atom as looking like a solar system only because we've seen pictures of a solar system. But children can learn all kinds of things you'd normally allocate to older people.
I have a distinct memory of explaining to my sister that the Earth moved in four ways: it turns on its access and orbits the Sun, the Sun is in a turning galaxy, and the galaxy is moving through space. We were lying in our beds in our shared bedroom, and we each got our own room when I turned five, so I was that age or younger. Obviously I left off precession and Hubble expansion, but also obviously someone had explained that to me and I'd gotten it.
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Dude, I own this book. A catapult is nothing more than a ballistic device that is able to launch projectiles a long distance without the use of explosives. Hence why a trebuchet is a type of catapult. Just look at the title: "The Art of the Catapult: Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery"
So when people say "a trebuchet is better than a catapult" you're effectively saying "a catapult is better than a catapult," which... is odd.