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

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• The Astronomer Who Questioned Everything

  the Story of Maria Mitchell

  Alary, Laura

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  Perfect for fans of STEM, this inspiring picture book biography tells the extraordinary story of pioneering astronomer Maria Mitchell.

• Am I Made of Stardust?

  Aderin-Pocock, Maggie, 1968-

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  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.

• Feel the Force

  Revealing the Physics Secrets That Rule the Universe

  Barfield, Mike

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  Get ready for an adventure as we reveal the rules that run the universe, all from the comfort of your home.

• Cosmic Wonder

  Halley's Comet and Humankind

  Benham-Yazdani, Ashley

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  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.

• Big Ideas From History

  a History of the World for You

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  An engaging, alternative history of the world for children, which helps to make sense of today.

• Are We There Yet?

  How Humans Find Their Way

  Birmingham, Maria

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  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?

• Fossil Hunter

  How Mary Anning Changed the Science of Prehistoric Life

  Blackford, Cheryl

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Journey to the Earth's Core

  With Flaps

  Bone, Emily

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  A nonfiction board book that looks at the earth from crust to core, dig down and uncover the amazing things deep inside the Earth.

• The Simple Science Activity Book

  Bull, Jane, 1957-

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  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.

• Great Science Projects

  Tried and Tested Experiments for All Budding Scientists

  Challoner, Jack

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  Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths with this jam-packed collection of fun-filled experiments you can do at home.

• Meteorology

  Claybourne, Anna

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  Part of the 'Science-ology' series.

• The Science of Me

  Claybourne, Anna

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  A fascinating look at how our family history shapes us physically, and at the links between us and our ancestors.

• Never Give Up

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

  Dadey, Debbie, 1959-

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  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.

• Over the Rainbow

  the Science, Magic, and Meaning of Rainbows

  Davis, Rachael

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 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.

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  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!

• Discovery Atlas

  Amazing Inventors, Explorers and Artists From All Around the Globe

  Moraes, Thiago de, 1977-

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  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.

• Road Trip!

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

  Friddell, Claudia

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Book of Time

  Adventures in the Past, Present, Future, and Beyond

  Gifford, Clive, 1966-

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  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.

• Welcome to the Mysteryverse

  Gifford, Clive, 1966-

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  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.

• Ernest Rutherford

  Just An Ordinary Boy

  Gill, Maria, 1961-

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  Ernest Rutherford grew up in a tiny town in New Zealand. He had a curious mind and yearned to further his education.