Book List: STEAM picture books

I've been reading a few good STEAM picture books lately and thought I would share them

Books Pictured:

Boxitects by Kim Smith

Meg loves creating items out of boxes - until Simone comes along, She is also a boxitect. They have to work together as a team in a competition - but can they stop arguing long enough to create something?

Abdul's Story by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

Writing can be hard, but Abdul has so many ideas. His hard work and determination allow him to write the story inside his head.

She Persisted in Science by Chelsea Clinton

16 women in the world of science who didn't stop when their dreams hit a roadblock. 

The Art Lesson by Allison Marks

A Grandmother and granddaughter create art projects together with special items from an art cabinet. For Shavout, they create a special papercut craft. 

Ty's Travels: Lab Magic by Kelly Starling Lyons

Ty and his brother visit a science museum. But when Ty's brother is too little for an experiment, they go home and create their own magic. 

John's Turn by Mac Barnett

The whole school takes turn showing off their talents. When it's John's turn, he dances - beautifully. 

Picture Book Wednesday: Women's History Month Books (4)

 

Another round of picture books perfect for sharing all year, but especially during Women's History Month

Asiya loves visiting her Nanu's house and looking at the katha chest. She loves seeing all the katha quilts and sharing their stories. These stories come from generations of women in the family.

I loved the family tales woven together from the fabric of the quilts. The quilts are amazing and colorful. The illustrations are lovely with bright colors. 

For homework, students are preparing a presentation about a trailblazing woman. One boy picks Betty White. 

I love that this book shows research, a fun librarian, and highlights from Betty White's career. And of course Betty herself appears. 

This new addition to the series features 16 girls and women who persisted in their fields. 

Another great chapter to these books. More fantastic illustrations. More famous women shared (some I recognized and some I didn't).