14 Best Science Books for Kids and Young Adults

Here are our top picks for the best popular science books for children of all ages.

 Books for Kids Under 1

– **Stomp, Soar, Dino Roar**
Author: Max Amato and Brendan McAuliffe
Illustrator: Nathan Reed
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Price: Available on Amazon for $18.99
Release date: Oct. 1, 2024

In this immersive short story for young readers, the dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period are introduced through colorful cartoons and sounds. Follow newborn Triceratops Terri as she explores her ancient world and encounters new species for the first time.

 For Older Children and Young Adults

Whether they’re aspiring to be the next Marie Curie or Albert Einstein, budding botanists, chemistry enthusiasts, or simply looking for an exciting read over the summer vacation, our young Live Science readers love a good science book. With help from our sister magazine “How It Works,” we’ve curated some of the best science books for kids of all ages to keep their minds buzzing with ideas.

These books are divided into two sections: books for children under 10 years old and books for older children and young adults. All the titles listed have been released recently.