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The Best Physics Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about physics? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

My First Book of Planets
Professor Astro Cat's Atomic Adventure
I am Marie Curie
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

On a Beam of Light

By Jennifer Berne, Vladimir Radunsky (Illustrator)

A boy dreams of light-speed travel, destined to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.

56 pages· 1,161 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,943 ratings
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Summary: Young Albert rides his bike, dreaming of light-speed travel. His boundless curiosity and imagination lead him to become a world-renowned genius, reshaping our understanding of the universe. What wonders will his mind uncover?
Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon

By Joyce Lapin, Simona Ceccarelli (Illustrator)

A child imagines having a birthday party on the Moon

40 pages· 2,798 words· Est. 22 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 182 ratings
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Summary: Imagine a birthday party on the moon! Young adventurers blast off to a low-gravity playground, where candles flicker strangely and balloons float oddly. Discover why 'moon angels' in lunar dust last for millennia. Each surprise reveals fascinating space science, making this an unforgettable cosmic celebration.
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024

Sally Ride

Discover how a young scientist became the first American woman in space.

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 182 ratings
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Summary: Sally Ride's journey from a curious California girl to the first American woman in space is a tale of passion and perseverance. When Sally saw NASA's call for astronauts, she seized the opportunity, breaking barriers in 1983. After her historic flight, she co-founded Sally Ride Science to inspire future generations. This vibrant picture book, part of the Little People, BIG DREAMS series, captures Sally's adventurous spirit and her belief in inclusive science. With engaging illustrations and fascinating facts, young readers will be inspired to dream big and reach for the stars.
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2023

A Few Beautiful Minutes

By Kate Allen Fox, Khoa Le (Illustrator)

Witness the world transform as a solar eclipse unites us all.

40 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 354 ratings
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Summary: During a solar eclipse, the sun disappears, and the world pauses. Through a child's eyes, experience the magic as day turns to night, animals switch roles, and people unite in awe. Discover how this celestial event connects us, transforming ordinary moments into extraordinary ones. Will you look up and join the wonder?
Chapter Book · Ages 3–5 · 2020

My First Book of Planets

Explore the solar system with vibrant images and fun facts about planets and beyond.

68 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 584 ratings
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Summary: Embark on a cosmic journey with young explorers as they discover the wonders of our solar system. From the fiery sun to icy Pluto, this book reveals fascinating details about each planet's unique features, moons, and more. With stunning images and intriguing facts, like the gas on Venus being the same as soda bubbles, kids will be captivated by the universe's mysteries. Perfect for budding astronomers, this adventure promises to ignite curiosity and wonder about the vast cosmos surrounding us. Dive into space without a telescope and uncover the secrets of the planets and dwarf planets alike.
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020

The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

A young math enthusiast defies odds to help launch humanity to the moon.

128 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 137 ratings
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Summary: Discover the journey of a young girl with a passion for numbers who defies all odds. Through determination and brilliance, she becomes the mathematician pivotal in sending the first humans to the moon. What challenges did she face, and how did her love for math change the world? Dive into her inspiring story of perseverance and groundbreaking achievements.
Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2021

Nano

By Dr. Jess Wade, Melissa Castrillon (Illustrator), Melissa Castrillón (Illustrator)

Discover the tiny world of nanoscience and its wonders, from self-cleaning windows to lightweight airplanes.

32 pages· 1,420 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 284 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the fascinating realm of nanoscience, where an acclaimed physicist unveils the minuscule building blocks of our world. Explore how atoms and elements are manipulated to create marvels like self-cleaning windows and lightweight airplanes. With vibrant illustrations and engaging explanations, this book invites curious minds to uncover the secrets of nanotechnology and the scientists who wield its power. What other wonders await in this microscopic universe?
Chapter Book · Ages 5–10 · 2016

Professor Astro Cat's Atomic Adventure

Explore physics with the galaxy's smartest cat on an atomic adventure.

64 pages
4.5/5 Goodreads · 148 ratings
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Summary: Join the galaxy's smartest feline, Professor Astro Cat, as he guides you through the wonders of physics. Discover the secrets of energy, power, and the universe's building blocks. Will you unravel the mysteries of the atomic world alongside this brilliant cat? Embark on an educational journey that promises to ignite curiosity and expand your understanding of the universe.
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2008

Physics

By Dan Green, Simon Basher (Author/Illustrator) · Basher Science series

Explore physics through quirky characters and unravel the universe's mysteries.

128 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 473 ratings
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Summary: Dive into a world where physics comes alive with quirky characters representing the universe's building blocks. From gravity's pull to relativity's twists, each concept is a vibrant personality waiting to be discovered. This book transforms complex ideas into visual stories, making the wonders of physics accessible and fun. Will you uncover the secrets of the cosmos?
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

I am Marie Curie

Discover how Marie Curie's perseverance shattered barriers in science.

40 pages· 1,105 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 431 ratings
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Summary: Meet Marie Curie, the trailblazing scientist who defied 19th-century norms to become the first woman Nobel laureate. Explore her childhood influences and relentless passion for discovery. What challenges did she overcome to change the world? This engaging biography invites young readers to dream big and embrace perseverance, with lively illustrations and fascinating facts that bring Curie's inspiring journey to life. Uncover the secrets behind her groundbreaking achievements and the legacy she left for future generations. Will her story ignite the scientist within you?
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Physics Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about physics for the youngest readers and listeners.

I Love Music

Ages 1–3 · 2016

Discover the magical sounds of instruments in this interactive musical journey.

Baby Loves Quarks!

Ages 1–4 · 2016

Discover the wonders of particle physics through a baby's eyes.

Jumbo

Ages 5–8 · 2020

Discover how the Boeing 747 revolutionized air travel despite initial setbacks.

Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering!
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Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering!

Ages 1–4 · 2016

Discover the wonders of flight, from birds to rockets, in a baby's world.

Baby Loves Thermodynamics!
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Baby Loves Thermodynamics!

Ages 2–5 · 2017

Discover how energy flows from the sun to Baby in this playful science journey.

Quantum Physics for Babies
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Quantum Physics for Babies

Ages 1–3 · 2013

Discover the basics of quantum physics in a playful, baby-friendly way.

Baby Loves Quantum Physics!
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Baby Loves Quantum Physics!

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Explore quantum mysteries with a playful cat in a science board book for curious minds.

Nuclear Physics for Babies
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Nuclear Physics for Babies

Ages 1–3 · 2018

Discover the secrets of atoms' centers in a playful journey for young minds.

Quantum Information for Babies
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Quantum Information for Babies

Ages 1–3 · 2014

Introduce your baby to the wonders of quantum physics with playful simplicity.

Optical Physics for Babies
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Optical Physics for Babies

Ages 1–3 · 2013

Introduce your baby to the wonders of light with a playful look at optics.

Baby Loves Gravity!

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover why things fall in this playful exploration of gravity for little ones.

Newtonian Physics for Babies
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Newtonian Physics for Babies

Ages 1–3 · 2013

Introduce your baby to Newton's laws of motion with playful simplicity.

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Physics Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about physics for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Stephen Hawking

Ages 5–8 · 2018

Curiosity leads a boy to unlock the universe's secrets.

Queen of Physics

Ages 5–10 · 2019

A girl defies societal norms to become a pioneering physicist, battling prejudice along the way.

Gravity

Ages 5–8 · 2014

What keeps everything from floating into space? Discover the unseen force holding us down.

What Is the World Made Of?

Ages 4–8 · 1998

Discover why you can't walk through walls in this playful science adventure.

Listening to the Stars

Ages 5–8 · 2021

A scientist's groundbreaking discovery is overshadowed by bias.

Look Up with Me

Ages 4–8 · 2019

A curious boy gazes at the stars, uncovering cosmic mysteries and inspiring future explorers.

The Day-Glo Brothers

Ages 4–8 · 2009

Two brothers' basement experiments lead to a world-changing color discovery.

Bird Builds a Nest

Ages 4–6 · 2021

Bird builds a nest using push and pull. What's it waiting for?

What Makes Day and Night

Ages 4–8 · 1961

Discover why Earth has day and night in just 24 hours.

Forces Make Things Move

Ages 4–8

Beyond the Dinosaurs

Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover the fierce creatures that ruled the skies and seas alongside dinosaurs.

Odd Boy Out

Ages 4–7 · 2004

Discover how a curious child became a revolutionary thinker.

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Physics Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about physics for developing and independent readers.

Who Was Stephen Hawking?

Ages 8–12 · 2019

The life story of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.

Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry

Ages 9–12

Who Was Albert Einstein?

Ages 8–12 · 2002

The life of Albert Einstein, from his childhood to his death, is explored in this biography.

Who Was Galileo?

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A visionary challenges the universe's secrets, risking everything for truth.

Katherine Johnson

Ages 6–8 · 2017

Discover the mathematician whose calculations launched NASA's early missions.

Who Was Sally Ride?

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A biography of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, from her childhood to her historic flight on the space shuttle Challenger.

Who Was Isaac Newton?

Ages 8–12 · 2014

The life of Isaac Newton, a brilliant but difficult scientist, is explored in this biography.

The Many Worlds of Albie Bright

Ages 8–11 · 2017

A boy searches for his mother in a parallel universe.

The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip

Ages 7–10 · 1997

Join a class on a wild ride through electrical wires to uncover the secrets of electricity.

Starry Messenger

Ages 6–10 · 1996

A visionary challenges the universe's order, altering humanity's cosmic view.

Marie Curie

Ages 8–12 · 2007

A pioneering scientist defies odds to win two Nobel Prizes in male-dominated fields.

Marie Curie

Ages 10–17 · 2008

Discover how a scientist's groundbreaking work with radium changed the world.

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