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Kids: Fiction With STEAM Topics

The titles in the list aim to introduce the reader to STEAM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) concepts in a fun and adventurous way. Some of these titles are part of a series.

Vaughan Public Libraries

15 items

  • Layla and her team help Tina build a car for the cart race. This early reader's chapter book with colorful illustrations, easy-to-follow-along sentence structure and a fun storyline will engage the reader while sparking an interest for…
    BookNew York, NY : Scholastic Inc., 2020. — J FIC Fang
  • Ace participates in a bike race and things do not go as planned. How is Ace going to solve the problems and finish the race on time? Emphasis is on technical STEAM terms and problem solving skills. Beginner reading level.
    BookNew York : Acorn/Scholastic Inc., 2022. — J FIC Brimn
  • A mysterious illness that turns people green sweeps through Mumpley Middle School. Can Wilmer, a Grade 6 scientist, uncover the secrets and find the cure? Filled with mystery and humor, this chapter book will hook you from the start.
    BookNew York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2013. — J FIC DeWit
  • Ada is participating in a robotics competition but is distracted by the people around her doing art and enjoying the palettes. Can she combine art and science to solve her problems? This is another early reader transitioning to chapter…
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2017. — J FIC Calan
  • Olga discovers a new species that she names after herself, "Olgamus ridiculus". She goes ahead and studies her new scientific discovery using fun scientific methods. Great read for fans of Dork Diaries.
    BookNew York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2017] — J FIC Grave
  • Cece brought a furry special guest to science class to help the rest of the team with their Push and Pull project. Can you guess who it was? With colorful and vivid illustrations, the story will come alive, making the concepts of physics…
    BookNew York, NY : Greenwillow Books, [2020] — JE Derti
  • During a visit to aquarium, Vivi and her friends learn about density, buoyancy and different creatures living in the tank.
    BookNew York : Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022] — JE Derti
  • Libby and her friends decide to throw a party for a new student in their class. While Mr. Darwin explains the three states of matter something unexpected happens. Will this ruin their welcome party? Colorful and inclusive illustrations…
    BookNew York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021] — JE Derti
  • Maple's best friend accuses her for being unfun so Maple decides to use science to prove her wrong. Will she be able to discover the secrets of being fun through science and win her friend back?
    BookNew York : Aladdin, 2024. — J FIC McMil
  • It's Friday the 13th and things are going crazy in the town of Polt. Nate is trying to hide all his experiments from the Red Death Society. With toads jumping everywhere, zebras galloping, and lightning striking, is a happy ending on the…
    BookNew York, New York : Bloomsbury, [2018] — J FIC Tobin
  • With School STEM Night just around the corner, Kate is determined to win the grand prize. However, as she begins her experiment, things start to go awry. Can she identify and fix the issues before STEM Night arrives?
    BookNew York : Philomel Books, 2021. — J FIC Biber
  • Ada Twist is a curious girl with lots of questions. This time, she's fascinated by Uncle Ned's helium pants. Can he float into outer space? What's the safest way to bring him back down? If you're an inquisitive mind like Ada, this series…
    BookNew York : Amulet Books, 2019. — J FIC Beaty
  • Lives of the magical horses in the stream are in danger. Will she be able to save them using scientific experiments? Kid-friendly scientific glossary is included.
    BookWoodinville, WA : Innovation Press, [2017] — J FIC Citro
  • Ellie is ready for a contest, but her rival Melody mocks her for wearing a tool belt. Amidst the preparations, Melody's rabbit goes missing. Ellie takes on the challenge of building a contraption to catch the rabbit. Will she succeed? This…
    BookNew York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2019. — J FIC Pearc
  • On the first day of school, Carson stains his pants. He follows a mysterious note and finds a magic eraser. The catch? It erases anything completely if rubbed three times! This book is part of Locker 37 series.
    BookNew York : Penguin Workshop, [2020] — J FIC Starm