Children’s books about Star Wars, science experiments, and space
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Star Wars ABC
Star Wars ABC
ntThey say knowledge is power, and I think nobody knows that like geeks do. Even if your kid doesn’t dig Star Wars (I feel your pain), you can still geek out together with some great books that appeal to him or her. The book suggestions in this gallery will encourage geekness even among the youngest members of your family unit. If you prefer to see these suggestions in list format, read my Geekend post about children’s books.
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ntGeekify your younglings from day one with Star Wars ABC. Maybe my kiddo would like Star Wars if only we’d had this book when he was a baby.
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A Wrinkle in Time
A Wrinkle in Time
ntA classic introduction to science fiction for the Intermediate reader, A Wrinkle in Time was on the bookshelves of most geeks I know.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
ntI have it on good grade-school authority that every kid needs to read the entire Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
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Dork Diaries
Dork Diaries
ntDork Diaries: Tales from a Not-so-Fabulous Life doesn’t get the rave reviews of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but it’s the same concept for girls. The difference in what geek girls and boys deal with daily might seem slight to adults, but to them it’s two different worlds.
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Geek Chic: The Zoey Zone
Geek Chic: The Zoey Zone
ntEncourage your geek girl to be true to herself with Geek Chic: The Zoey Zone.
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If You Decide to Go to the Moon
If You Decide to Go to the Moon
ntHelp your early elementary-age child prepare for a trip to the Moon with If You Decide to Go to the Moon.
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Magic Tree House series
Magic Tree House series
ntThere’s a trick to the Magic Tree House series: each storybook has a companion informative book. It’s an entertaining way to learn history, with a lot of science packed in. Historically, science is what pushes society forward.
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Matilda
Matilda
ntNot that Matilda is particularly geeky, but it is still one of my favorite books, and I’m pretty certain that’s because I related to the character. Plus, Roald Dahl is possibly the best children’s author ever, because he doesn’t talk down to his audience.
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Star Wars: A Scanimation Book
Star Wars: A Scanimation Book
ntMoving images in Star Wars: A Scanimation Book get even the littlest geeks interested in Dad’s (in our case) favorite movie.
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Silly Rhymes for Belligerent Children
Silly Rhymes for Belligerent Children
ntSome reviewers claim this book is too high-level for the elementary and middle-school set; I say they aren’t giving kids enough credit. Silly Rhymes for Belligerent Children offers poems about some of science’s more disgusting points.
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Stink: Solar System Superhero
Stink: Solar System Superhero
ntStink: Solar System Superhero is actually book 5 of a series, but this particular book makes space cool to kids.
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HEROES! Draw Your Own Superheroes, Gadget Geeks, & Other Do-Gooders
HEROES! Draw Your Own Superheroes, Gadget Geeks, & Other Do-Gooders
ntHEREOS! Draw Your Own Superheroes, Gadget Geeks, & Other Do-Gooders teaches the comic-loving kid how to find his or her internal Stan Lee.
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365 Simple Science Experiments with everyday materials
365 Simple Science Experiments with everyday materials
nt365 Simple Science Experiments with everyday materials presents accessible science concepts and encourages science fun at home. The topics have a wide range, and really illustrate how science is a part of daily life.
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50 Dangerous Things (you should let your children do)
50 Dangerous Things (you should let your children do)
nt50 Dangerous Things (you should let your children do) reminds us that science is best when lived.
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Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred: Seriously Geeky Things to Make with Your Kids
Snip, Burn, Solder, Shred: Seriously Geeky Things to Make with Your Kids
ntSnip, Burn, Solder, Shred: Seriously Geeky Things to Make with Your Kids has how-to’s for hands-on geek fun. Soldering is an important skill; teach your youngling so she won’t be embarrassed when she attends a Hacker Space event.
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What If? Mind-Boggling Science Questions for Kids
What If? Mind-Boggling Science Questions for Kids
ntWhat If? Mind-Boggling Science Questions for Kids author Robert Ehrlich does a great job explaining science in a way that works with how kids think, while encouraging them to ask “What if?”
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Cool Circuits and Wicked Wires
Cool Circuits and Wicked Wires
ntKids love books that explain science while guiding them through simple experiments. Cool Circuits and Wicked Wires focuses on the science of electricity. Teach your kids what happens if they stick a fork in the outlet the safe way.
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Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes
Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes
ntThe experiments in Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes go a bit further than simple household ingredients, but everything needed is reasonably easy to find.
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