Books About Science And Engineering

The Best Science And Engineering Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about science and engineering? 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.

The Great Pumpkin Smash
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

The Great Pumpkin Smash

By Lori Haskins Houran, Maarten Lenoir (Illustrator) · Makers Make It Work series

A boy moves from Maine to Florida and misses the fall season, so he and his friend build a catapult to launch pumpkins and eventually organize a pumpkin-chucking event at a local park.

32 pages· 1,353 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Summary: Luke faces a Florida autumn without the joys of changing leaves or pumpkin chucking. Determined to bring the essence of fall to the south, he embarks on an engineering adventure. Can he create a pumpkin spice experience in a place where autumn feels out of place? Join Luke as he tackles this challenge, blending creativity and problem-solving in a story that celebrates the Makers Movement. With a catapult project to try at home, young readers will be inspired to engineer their own solutions and embrace the spirit of innovation.
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