Children's reading lists

14 kids’ books for science fans

From the most unbelievable factual realities to science-inspired adventures, wannabe scientists will love getting stuck into this book pile. There's even a book to help you concoct the most marvellous of experiments!

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If your child is curious about the world around them or simply needs a little encouragement to get the most out of their science lessons at school then we have some books to help develop their theories and test them out. From setting up your own lab at home and conducting epic experiments with Big Manny to time-traveling through space with Stephen Hawking to unlock the secrets of the universe, we have a book for every budding scientist!

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