math in science, sports and other applications
Number Properties, Pairs, Dozens, Odd/Even, Natural Groups, Zero and Negative Numbers
► A family favorite of ours. Y = for the youngest kids
3 Pandas Planting: Counting Down to Help the Earthby Megan Halsey
Albert Einstein : Young Thinker (Childhood Of Famous Americans)
Along Came Galileo by Jeanne Bendick (author of Archimedes and the Door to Science)
Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington
Apple Fractions F Jerry Pallotta, better than average book on fractions
Archimedes and the Door of Science F Bendick, Jeanne/Berquist 1962 Math History. A Classic.
Ask Albert Einstein by Lynne Barasch, really nice book
Benjamin Franklin: Genius Inventor and Electricity Pioneer (Giants of Science
Big Ideas for Growing Mathematicians (ages 10 – 14) by Ann Kajander
Cartoon Guide to Physics
Charles Babbage: And the Engines of Perfection (Biography)
Cheetah Math: Learning About Division from Baby Cheetahs
Chimp Math: Learning about Time from a Baby Chimpanzee
City Math: Look Both Ways Time Life I Love Math Series 1992 Math in Life
Clocks and More Clocks
DaWild, DaCrazy, DaVinci - Easy Time Warp Trio chapter book by Jon Scieszka, author of Math Curse
Dead Famous, Sir Isaac Newton by Kjartan Poskitt (author of Murderous Maths, irreverent in tone)
Digging for Dinosaurs (Math Adventures)
Extreme Math - Math situations and Activities based on “extreme” sports
Famous Experiments You Can Do (Experimental Science Series) by Gardner, Robert
Five Equations That Changed the World z by Guillen, Michael (told in story-like text) accessible to upper middle school / HS, I really liked this one
Galileo Galilei, Inventor, Astronomer & Rebel by Michael White. "Giants of Science" are written for the 9 to 12 y/old age range.
Galileo Galilei: First Physicist James MacLauchlan (Oxford Portraits in Science)
Giants of Science, "Nicolaus Copernicus, Father of Modern Astronomy" by Scott Ingram – deeper biographical source
Girls Think of Everything, Stories of Ingenious inventions by Women by Catherine Thimmesh
Grace Hopper: Computer Whiz by Patricia Murphy
Great Moments in Science by Kendall Haven
Historical Connections in Mathematics Volumes 1, 2 and 3 by Wilbert Reimer and Luetta Reimer, published by AIMS Education
How Do You Lift A Lion? Robert E. Wells, simple machines picture book, science and math
How Far is Far? by Alvin Tresselt, very nice book for younger children, out of print
How Tall, How Short, How Faraway, David Adler
How to Take a Penalty: The Hidden Mathematics of Sport
I Love Math Series: Play Ball - Sports Math - Sports theme, many math concepts explored in one book.
I Love Math: The Mystery of the Sunken Treasure: Sea Math
I Love Math: Right In Your Backyard, Nature Math Time Life series
Is a Blue Whale the Biggest Thing Ever? zRobert Wells, Excellent intro to comparative sizes and *why* we have large numbers
Isaac Newton and His Apple (Dead Famous Series, a fairly hefty and enjoyable bio)
Isaac Newton and His Apple (Dead Famous Series, a fairly hefty and enjoyable bio) The Ocean of Truth: The Story of Sir Isaac Newton McPherson, Joyce/Crisp, Tad1997 Biography, Christian perspective. You may get it faster at www.greenleafpress.com
Isaac Newton: Discovering Laws That Govern the Universe (Giants of Science) by Michael White
Johannes Kepler: Discovering the Laws of Planetary Motion (Great Minds of...
Johannes Kepler: Giant of Faith and Science by John Tiner – Christian viewpoint
Kingdom of the Sun by Jacqueline Mitton – there is a series very beautiful picture books on astronomy by this author, try also Zoo in the Sky, A Book of Animal Constellations, and Once Upon a Starry Night, A book of Constellations
Leonardo and the Flying Boy, by Laurence Anholt
Leonardo da Vinci for Kids : His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities (For Kids series)
Life By the Numbers zz Devlin, Kevin 1998 Math in Life
Made in China: Ideas and Inventions from Ancient China (Dragon Bks)
Math for Smarty Pants by Marilyn Burns – this one is for approximately 4rd grade on up. TONS of different math ideas in this.
Math Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kenda and Phyllis S. Williams
Mathematics (The World of Science) F Irene Fekete 1984 Very readable math history, oversize, great pics
Mathematics F by Irving Adler, nice tie in to basic programming, clean, uncluttered book
Mr. Archimedes' Bath by Allen, Pamela
Next Stop Neptune, Experiencing the Solar System by Alvin Jenkins
Nicolaus Copernicus: The Earth Is a Planet by Dennis B. Fradin
Odd Boy Out : Young Albert Einstein (Bccb Blue Ribbon Nonfiction Book Award (Awards))
Panda Math : Learning About Subtraction from Hua Mei and Mei Sheng
Real Life Math Mysteries by Mary Ford Washington – series of real life math problems in a variety of occupations
Science in Action (The World of Numbers) by Sue Lyon
Science Magic Tricks
Science of the Past this is a series of books that feature math as well as science history. Some are better than others, but all have value. Titles include: Ancient RomeAncient GreeceAncient China Egypt Mesopatamia Early Islamic Culture
Sea Clocks: The Story Of Longitude by Louise Borden, really nice book, middle to upper elementary level
Team Moon: How 400,000 People Landed Apollo 11 on the Moon (Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 (Awards))
The Einstein Paradox: And Other Science Mysteries Solved By Sherlock Holmes
The Great Number Rumble: A Story of Math in Surprising Places
The Joy of Mathematics F Pappas, Theoni 1989 Math in nature/science/art,music,history,literature - classic
The Kid Who Named Pluto: And the Stories of Other Extraordinary Young People in Science by Marc McCutcheon
The Man Who Changed Everything: The Life of James Clerk Maxwell
The Man Who Made Time Travel (Orbis Pictus Honor for Outstanding Nonfiction for
The Number Devil F Enzensberger, Hans Magnus/Berner, Rotraut Susanne1997 Multi-concepts, cute illustrations. Fun classic, very wide appeal, can be read aloud to even very young kids
The Numbers Behind NUMB3RS: Solving Crime with Mathematics
The Penguin Book of Curious and Interesting Mathematics z by Wells, Entertaining book of anecdotes about scientists and mathematicians
The Planiverse z Dewdney, A.K. 1984Computer contact with a 2D world (modern version of Flatland) computer sci/fi theme, for upper middle school on up sci fi theme
The Search for the Mystery Planet Space Math, I Love Math Series, Math and astronomy topics
The Sky's the Limit: Stories of Discovery by Women and Girls by Catherine Thimmesh
The Story of Science Book 1: Archimedes by Joy Hakim
The Story of Science, Book Two: Newton at the Center and The Story of Science: Einstein Adds a New Dimension
The Ten Things All Future Mathematiciansproblem sets included and Scientists Must Know But Are Rarely Taught (great resource book) by Ed Zaccaro -
The Warlord's Alarm by Virginia Walton Pilegard (water clocks)
This Book Is About Time (A Brown Paper School Book) by Burns, Marilyn; Weston
Tiger Math: Learning to Graph from a Baby Tiger F by Ann Whitehead Nagda, Nice book!
Turning Point Inventions Clock (Turning Point Inventions) [Hardcover] by Duffy and other Turning Point Inventions: The Lightbulb (Turning Point Inventions) by Wallace
Uh – Oh, Leonardo! Adventures of Providence Traveler by Robert Sabuda
Using Math on a Space Mission (Mathworks!)
Warlord's Fish
What's Faster Than a Speeding Cheetah? By Robert E. Wells, living science book as well
What's Older Than A Giant Turtle? Robert Wells
What's Smaller Than a Pygmy Shrew F By Robert E. Wells, living science book as well
Who Sank the Boat? (Paperstar)
Women at the Edge of Discovery : 40 True Science Adventures
Wooden Books: Essential Elements: Atoms, Quarks, and the Periodic Table, Tweed, Matt Atoms, Quarks, and the Periodic Table
Wooden Books: Useful Mathematical and Physical Formulae, by Matthew Watkins
Zookeeper for a Day (Math Adventures)