What kind of kids’ books do you think of when I say “science”? Probably nonfiction. I mean, let’s face it. There are TONS of amazing nonfiction science books for kids.
Get the SCOOP on Animal Poop! by Dawn Cusick (Charlesbridge)
Informative ones:
Bubonic Panic: When Plague Invaded America by Gail Jarrow (Calkins Creek)
Science books with poetry:
Water Is Water: A Book About the Water Cycle by Miranda Paul (Roaring Brook Press)
Fun, activity-filled books:
Brain Games by Jennifer Swanson (National Geographic Kids)
But how many of you actually think of fiction books when I say “science”? You should! Science is finding its way into many different fiction books these days. It’s a great thing, especially for us science lovers out there. And why not? Science is exciting, interesting, and innovative. It can add depth, intrigue, mystery, and even action-adventure to your fiction manuscript. Those all sound like good traits to put in a book, don’t they? Science in fiction invites readers to ask questions and perhaps to even go out on their own and do research to learn more about a topic. It can help explain a difficult topic or even introduce the reader to a brand-new technology. The best part is that there is a well-rounded storyline to go with it.
Fiction books with science in them are earning top awards, too. Check out a few of these favorites:
Space Case (Moon Base Alpha) by Stuart Gibbs (Simon and Schuster BFYR)
These are just a couple examples of fiction books that are out there with science in them.
SCIENCE ROCKS!
