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Best of 2023: Children's Nonfiction Books about Science and Technology - Christchurch City Libraries

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  • Perfect for fans of STEM, this inspiring picture book biography tells the extraordinary story of pioneering astronomer Maria Mitchell.
    Book, 2022Toronto, Ontario : Kids Can Press, [2022] — J 920 MIT
  • Award-winning scientist and BBC broadcaster Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE) is here to answer all the questions curious kids will ever want to know about the universe.
    Book, 2022London : Buster Books, 2022. — J 523.1 ADE
  • Feel the Force

    Revealing the Physics Secrets That Rule the Universe

    Barfield, Mike
    Get ready for an adventure as we reveal the rules that run the universe, all from the comfort of your home.
    Book, 2023London : Laurence King, 2023. — J 530 BAR
  • Cosmic Wonder

    Halley's Comet and Humankind

    Benham-Yazdani, Ashley
    A lyrical look at the history of humankind, as told through the eyes of Halley's Comet as it passes by Earth every 76 years.
    Book, 2023Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2023. — J 523.6 BEN
  • Big Ideas From History

    a History of the World for You

    An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today.
    Book, 2022London : The School of Life Press, 2022. — J 909 BIG
  • Are We There Yet?

    How Humans Find Their Way

    Birmingham, Maria
    Why do some people have a bad sense of direction? How can you avoid getting lost? Why did early mapmakers put fake towns on their maps and why does every traffic controller in the world speak English?
    Book, 2023[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, 2023. — J 910.9 BIR
  • Fossil Hunter

    How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life

    Blackford, Cheryl
    This in-depth, beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who from girlhood on scoured the shifting cliffs of her native Dorset to dig out prehistoric mysteries and make sense of…
    Book, 2022New York : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2022] — J 920 ANN
  • A nonfiction board book that looks at the earth from crust to core, dig down and uncover the amazing things deep inside the Earth.
    Board Book, 2023London : Usborne Publishing, 2023. — J 551.1 BON
  • Difficult concepts like buoyancy, gravity, and aerodynamics become meaningful and accessible to young children through play. They'll discover the world around them like they have never seen it before.
    Book, 2023London : Dorling Kindersley, 2023. — J 507.8 BUL
  • Great Science Projects

    Tried and Tested Experiments for All Budding Scientists

    Challoner, Jack
    Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths with this jam-packed collection of fun-filled experiments you can do at home.
    Book, 2023London : Dorling Kindersely, 2023. — J 507.8 CHA
  • Part of the 'Science-ology' series.
    Book, 2023London : Wayland, 2023. — J 551.5 CLA
  • A fascinating look at how our family history shapes us physically, and at the links between us and our ancestors.
    Book, 2023London : Wayland, 2023. — J 576 CLA
  • Never Give Up

    Dr. Kati Karikó and the Race for the Future of Vaccines

    Dadey, Debbie, 1959-
    Never Give Up is the inspiring true story of a determined scientist who proved that a little bit of curiosity and a lot of hard work can save lives.
    Book, 2023Minneapolis : Millbrook Press, [2023] — J 920 KAR
  • Over the Rainbow

    the Science, Magic, and Meaning of Rainbows

    Davis, Rachael
    There's nothing better than a rainbow appearing after a storm, but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colourful? Rainbows have fascinated us for centuries and there's so much to learn from them. From inspiring different…
    Book, 2023London : Flying Eye Books, 2023 — J 551.56 DAV
  • Good Night to Your Fantastic Elastic Brain

    a Growth Mindset Book for Kids About the Amazing Things Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Does After You Say Good Night

    Deak, JoAnn M.
    From the award-winning creators of Your Fantastic Elastic Brain comes a new adventure into the science of how the brain works at night, and the importance of sleep!
    Book, 2022Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks eXplore, [2022] — J 612.82 DEA
  • Discovery Atlas

    Amazing Inventors, Explorers and Artists From All Around the Globe

    Moraes, Thiago de, 1977-
    Prepare to set off on a grand voyage of discovery. You might want to take a map ... But this is no ordinary atlas. Discovery Atlas whisks you away on a breathtaking tour of human cleverness.
    Book, 2023London : Alison Green Books, 2023. — J 609 MOR
  • Road Trip!

    Camping With the Four Vagabonds : Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs

    Friddell, Claudia
    After years of inventing things that other people needed, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford realized there was something they needed-a vacation! So, the famous inventors packed up Ford's Model T and invited their good friends Harvey Firestone and John…
    Book, 2022New York : Calkins Creek, [2022] — J 910.4 FRI
  • The Book of Time

    Adventures in the Past, Present, Future, and Beyond

    Gifford, Clive, 1966-
    Did you know that a zeptosecond is a trillionth of a billionth of a second? Discover more questions, answers, and theories in this bumper book all about the past, present, future, and beyond.
    Book, 2023Beverly, Massachusetts : words & pictures, 2023. — J 529 GIF
  • Science is pretty amazing, but even though we know more about our universe than ever before, there still remain lots of unanswered questions that fascinate and perplex even the greatest scientific minds.
    Book, 2023London : Wide Eyed Editions, 2023. — J 032.02 GIF
  • Ernest Rutherford grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. He had a curious mind and yearned to further his education.
    Book, 2023Auckland, New Zealand : Upstart Press Ltd , 2023. — J 920 RUT