Picture Book Science - Physical Science for Kids

A set of colorful nonfiction picture books invites young engineers to explore physical science!

"Forces, despite its down-to-earth scientific grounding, manages to do the nearly impossible. Diehn brings gravity, magnetism, push-pull forces, and friction to life in everyday contexts, without a hint of schoolroom jargon." - Booklist (Starred Review)

In this set of four books from the Picture Book Science series, readers are encouraged to recognize basic physics concepts and identify how these concepts are demonstrated in real life while being impressed with the idea that science is not limited to classrooms and laboratories. Titles include Waves; Forces; Matter; and Energy.

Simple vocabulary, detailed illustrations, easy science experiments, and a glossary all support exciting learning for kids ages 5 to 8. Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book!

All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

Andi Diehn is the author of Explore Poetry! With 25 Great Projects, Technology: Cool Women Who Code, and Shakespeare: Investigate the Bard’s Influence on Today’s World for Nomad Press. She lives in Enfield, NH, with her family.

Shululu (Hui Li) has always been driven by curiosity. She received a PhD in computational chemistry from the University of Chicago. Her research has been published in the world’s most influential science journals, including Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. She is devoted to bringing joy and science to young readers through fun illustrations! She lives with her husband in New York, NY.