Book Series · 4 Books

Dover Children's Science Books Books

In order from A World in a Drop of Water to My First Book About Physics.

The Dover Children's Science Books series is a set of 4 picture books by Donald M. Silver and Patricia J Wynne, published between 1969 and 2019. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 50 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$695

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1969

A World in a Drop of Water

By Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein

Explore the hidden world of microscopic pond creatures and their survival battles.

64 pages

Paperback

Summary: Dive into the unseen universe of pond water, where amoebas hunt, paramecia flee, and hydras reign. With a microscope, uncover the secrets of these tiny creatures' lives, from the dual-natured euglena to the accordion-like rotifer. Witness their survival tactics and intricate dances in a world where every drop teems with life. Discover how these single-celled organisms eat, reproduce, and defend themselves in their microscopic domain. Are you ready to explore the wonders lurking in a single drop of water?

The complete set

Dover Children's Science Books Series

4 books · Published 1969–2019

Series

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$695

A World in a Drop of Water

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1969

Explore the hidden world of microscopic pond creatures and their survival battles.

Series

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$379

My First Human Body Book

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009

Discover how your body works with fun coloring pages and fascinating facts.

Series

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$474

My First Book About the Brain

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2013

Discover how your brain controls your body through fun coloring pages.

Series

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$574

My First Book About Physics

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

Discover the wonders of physics through coloring, from atoms to rainbows and rockets.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Dover Children's Science Books series?

There are 4 books in the Dover Children's Science Books series. It began with A World in a Drop of Water in 1969, and the newest book, My First Book About Physics, was published in 2019.