STEM books for 9-11 year olds

This is just one of the many amazing books in the “Academy” series, packed full of fascinating facts and quick activities and experiments. We love the runway and flight board game that can be found at the back of the book!

All Frank wants is a new bike, but bikes cost money! We love this accessible title by Barrington Stoke. It offers plenty of opportunity to discuss money, saving and budgeting in a clear way for children.

A gorgeous non-fiction title - we love the illustrations by Yuval Zommer. The book folds out completely and is perfect for those interested in exploring the earth and our natural world.

A fascinating non-fiction title about Anna Atkins, the first person ever to publish a book of photography. Anna was a botanist who experimented with photography and developed Cyanotype, an early form of photography. This book is sure to inspire some light-sensitive experiments!

An intriguing non-fiction title, supposedly containing letters found by an adventurer in the Amazon. The letters contain a range of instructions, kit lists and fact sheets, and are the perfect tool to inspire outdoor learning.

A beautiful mix of recipes and storytelling, and a real sweet treat for any reader! This book offers great opportunities to explore maths and science through baking.

Never has a book about catching a cold been so exciting! Alice's adventures with germs and their side effects make for fun and informative reading.

Emmy is still trying to find out where she fits in to the world, and discovering coding helps her find the missing piece. This is an accessible introduction to coding, particularly Java, wrapped up in a fantastic, relatable story for 10+.

Gill Lewis' debut book comes highly recommended for any classes looking at conservation. It's a gripping adventure featuring the endangered osprey, and the insights will offer great material for your class discussions.

Finn loves watching the dolphins near his home, but he's very worried to discover they might be in danger because of all of the plastic in the ocean. This is a great story to help children become more aware of their environment and how to protect it.

This brilliant sci-fi adventure novel is sure to inspire an interest in science and technology. The story centres on a group of teenagers who suddenly find themselves in charge of a starship. Full of nail biting twists and turns, the children grapple with aliens, futuristic technology and AI in order to save themselves and their families.

This bright book takes readers through the rainbow, colour by colour. From red's significance in Chinese culture to what makes frogs green, this is an excellent book for exploring the relationship between science, art, culture, history and society. Jam-packed full of fun facts and interesting connections, this is a colourful trip through science and space!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly? What about living in your own tree-top nest? Each page of this book introduces readers to the lives and habits of a different bird, from penguins in the Antarctic to hunting owls across Europe and Asia and the navigation abilities of albatrosses and robins. We love how this book engages readers with imaginative prompts, inviting them to picture themselves as birds alongside learning facts and information about them.