Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12

Recently published books selected by the Children’s Book Council and the National Science Teachers Association.

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Julie Waymire (Edwardsville, IL)
Julie Waymire (Edwardsville, IL)

List of Books as Resources

This list of books is organized by discipline and is easy to quickly review/search. A brief description of each book is shared which will make it helpful when deciding which book is most ap... See More

Megan Doty
Megan Doty

Trade Books Listed by Core Idea

This article presents the best trade books from 2016 to use in a science classroom. The titles are organized by Disciplinary Core Idea, making it simple to search for and find texts related ... See More

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