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Your Family, Your Library Podcast: All About STEAM (season 2, episode 1)

By Skokie Staff Youth Services

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), or STEM, plays a big role in library spaces and programming. Here are some of our favorite books on the topic for children and adults alike.

  • Amazing Science: 83 Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. Experiments for Curious Kids!

    2021 by Andrus, Aubre

    Awesome STEAM-based science experiments you can do at home with easy-to-find materials designed for maximum enjoyment, learning, and discovery. Age 8-12.

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  • Dragons Vs. Unicorns

    2020 by Biberdorf, Kate

    In this first book in a series, fifth grader Kate the Chemist is chosen to be the assistant director of the school play, Dragons vs. Unicorns, and has to use her science knowledge to find out who is trying to sabotage the show. Age 7-10.

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  • STEAM Play & Learn: Fun Step-by-step Preschool Projects About Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math!

    2019 by Dziengel, Ana

    This is an introduction to STEAM topics for preschoolers with fun, interactive, easy-to-follow, step-by-step activities. Age 3-5.

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  • Brick Science: STEM Tips and Tricks for Experimenting with your Lego Bricks

    2021 by Fisher, Jacquie

    Various aspects of STEM are introduced through more than 30 innovative ways of using Lego bricks. This fun-filled book contains experiments and ideas for exploring biology, chemistry, dinosaurs, Earth science, physics, space, weather, and more. Age 5-12.

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  • Math

    2022 by Goldberg, Dana

    This adorable board book introduces little scientists to the foundations of math and encourages young ones to play and be curious about the world around them. Age 0-3.

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  • She Can STEM: 50 Trailblazing Women in Science from Ancient History to Today

    2024 by Heinecke, Liz Lee

    This book highlights the curiosity, creativity, and perseverance of 50 leading historical and modern physicists, chemists, biologists, and ecologists, pairing each biography with a hands-on project. Age 8 and up.

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  • Full STEAM Baseball: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics of the Game

    2019 by Helget, Nicole Lea

    Baseball is much more than game-winning hits, double plays, and grand slams. It's a spectacle where baseball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet. Check out the full series, which includes other sports. Age 8 and up.

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  • The Great Go-Kart Race

    2018 by Litton, Jonathan

    Suzy and Max are go-karting! Along the way, they learn about forces, energy, and materials. When their go-kart breaks down, will their science know-how help them win the race? This book is part of the STEAM Stories series. Age 4-8.

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  • Excellence in STEM

    2023 by Loh-Hagan, Virginia

    The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Excellence and Achievement series celebrates Asian achievement and culture while exploring racism in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Learn about some of the inventions and discoveries Asian men and women have made in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math. Age 8 and up.

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  • Astronomy Lab: Explore Space with Art & Activities

    2024 by Olson, Elsie

    This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Astronomy field. Accompanying the main text are activities that range from a constellation projector to black hole art. Age 8-12.

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  • Count Girls In

    2018 by Panetta, Karen

    This book encourages parents and other role models to raise authentic young women who have the confidence to put STEM education to work in a way that best serves them and their passions. Adults.

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  • STEAM Jobs for Gamers

    2019 by Rhodes, Sam

    Do you love playing video games? Did you know you can get a job helping to create one? From animators to script writers, readers will learn about various STEM and STEAM gaming jobs and what it takes to get one. Age 8-12.

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  • The STEAM Team Explains

    2020 by Setford, Steve

    Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it? This book provides all the answers in a colorful, fact-packed, and informative way, explaining more than 100 key STEAM concepts clearly and concisely. Age 5 and up.

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  • Stem Smart Parenting

    2025 by Zollman, Alan

    STEM SMART Parenting is an easy-to-understand, invaluable resource for parents, unpacking and translating the research of STEM learning into a practical how-to guide. With real-life examples, daily activities, and key takeaways, this book shows parents how to prepare their child, from toddlers to teenagers, for a STEM-driven world. Adult.

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