Books About Science Fairs · 42 titles considered

The Best Science Fairs Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about science fairs? 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.

Dr. Snow Has Got to Go!
Alexis Cupcake Crush
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Ruby Goldberg's Bright Idea

By Anna Humphrey, Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Illustrator)

A girl races to win a science fair, risking friendships and priorities.

144 pages· 28,163 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 108 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

Dr. Snow Has Got to Go!

By Dan Gutman, Jim Paillot (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the My Weirder-est School series

A student at Ella Mentry School participates in a science fair that quickly spirals out of control

112 pages· 8,059 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 539 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair

By James Dean (Author/Illustrator), Kimberly Dean · Pete the Cat series

A group of students work together on a science experiment for their school's science fair.

24 pages· 514 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,122 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Heidi Heckelbeck and the Secret Admirer

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series

A young girl navigates the challenges of a school science fair with the help of her unlikely partner.

128 pages· 4,777 words· Est. 54 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 580 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Sweet Farts #3: Blown Away

By Raymond Bean · Book #3 in the Sweet Farts series

Two inventors clash as a science competition threatens to topple an empire.

172 pages· 23,827 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Alexis Cupcake Crush

By Coco Simon · Book #28 in the Cupcake Diaries series

Can cupcakes be healthy? Alexis juggles science fair dreams and a rocky love life.

160 pages· 24,378 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 310 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

Dinosaur Dilemma

A young girl befriends a dinosaur after accidentally bringing it back from a museum and tries to figure out how to return it to its own time.

96 pages· 2,081 words· Est. 31 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 180 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2010

Ivy + Bean: What's the Big Idea?

By Annie Barrows · Book #7 in the Ivy and Bean series

Two second-grade girls try to find a solution to global warming for their school science fair.

131 pages· 8,763 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,137 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2016

The Science Fair is Freaky!

By Jack Chabert, Sam Ricks (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the Eerie Elementary series

A group of students must navigate a supernatural science fair.

96 pages· 6,130 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 858 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

Tell a Lie and Your Butt Will Grow

A liar's fibs lead to an unexpected, growing consequence. Can he stop it?

64 pages· 6,790 words· Est. 57 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 138 ratings
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Science Fairs Picture Books

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

Science Fair Flop

Ages 4–8 · 2010

Freddy's science fair project is ruined. Can he save it in time?

Just a School Project

Ages 4–8 · 2004

Can Little Critter's caterpillar project win the science fair?

Oh No!

Ages 3–7 · 2010

A science fair robot spirals into chaos. Can she control the mayhem?

Never Insult a Killer Zucchini

Ages 7–10 · 2016

A zucchini seeks revenge at a chaotic science fair.

Libby Loves Science

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Libby must save the science booth from being ignored at the school fair.

How to Catch a Dinosaur
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How to Catch a Dinosaur

Ages 4–10 · 2019

A young boy tries to catch a dinosaur for the science fair.

Yasmin the Scientist

Ages 5–8 · 2020

Yasmin's science fair struggles lead to a sweet kitchen discovery.

Pigsticks and Harold Lost in Time!

Ages 5–9 · 2017

A broken time machine sends two friends on a chaotic journey through history. Can they return home safely?

Science Fair Disaster!

Ages 5–9 · 2016

Zack's science project malfunctions at the Intergalactic Fair. Can he fix it before chaos ensues?

Nate the Great and the Earth Day Robot

Ages 4–8 · 2022

A detective must find a missing robot before the Earth Day Fair begins.

Max & Mo's Science Fair Surprise

Ages 4–6 · 2020

Two hamsters embark on a science fair adventure, growing plants from seeds.

I Am Smart
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I Am Smart

Ages 4–6 · 2022

A boy faces his fear of science to succeed at the fair.

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Science Fairs Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about science fairs for developing and independent readers.

The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon
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The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon

Ages 7–9 · 2004

A young boy tries to come up with a science project for his school's science fair, considering various ideas and learning about different inventors and scientists along the way.

Amelia Bedelia, Rocket Scientist?

Ages 6–8 · 2005

Chaos erupts at the school science fair with volcanoes and UFOs.

Wires Crossed

Ages 8–12 · 2024

Middle school changes challenge Mia's friendships and science competition dreams.

Jake Drake, Know-It-All

Ages 7–10 · 2001

A fourth-grader tries to win a science fair with the help of his best friend.

The Princess in Black and the Science Fair Scare

Ages 5–8 · 2018

A princess must save the day when a monster takes over a science fair project

Whiz Kid

Ages 6–8 · 2022

Can Miles overcome self-doubt to lead his team to victory in a science competition?

Creature Teacher Science Shocker

Ages 7–9 · 2017

Two creatures threaten chaos at the science fair. Can secrets stay hidden?

Zombies of the Science Fair
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Zombies of the Science Fair

Ages 8–12 · 2000

An alien's science fair help goes awry, risking a friend's personality.

Tiny Titans and the Science Fair!

Ages 6–8 · 2010

Can Beast Boy complete his science project or will distractions prevail?

The Adventures of Invisible Boy
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The Adventures of Invisible Boy

Ages 8–12 · 2024

Invisible after a science fair mishap, a boy faces a furious inventor.

The STEM Night Disaster

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Can Kate solve the STEM Night sabotage before it's too late?

Prank You Very Much

Ages 5–7 · 2020

Sibling rivalry heats up as pranks and science collide in a backyard showdown.

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