🌟 British Science Week 2026 🌟

Celebrating reading, curiosity and the incredible role of STEM!

As part of British Science Week, we’re excited to share book recommendations that inspire children from EYFS to Year 6 to explore the amazing world of STEM. Reading STEM-themed stories together can spark curiosity, build problem‑solving skills and help children see how science and creativity shape the world around us.

✨ It’s also important to highlight the vital role that women and girls have played — and continue to play — in STEM, and to ensure children see positive role models who show that STEM is for everyone. [booktrust.org.uk]

To help you explore STEM through reading at home, here are three trusted booklists:

🔍 1. BookTrust: Books to Engage Children with STEM
A brilliant collection of stories and non-fiction introducing STEM ideas in fun and accessible ways for all ages.
🔗 https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/books-to-engage-children-with-stem/ [booksfortopics.com]

🔧 2. Left Brain Craft Brain: Best STEM & STEAM Books for Kids
A highly engaging set of STEM and STEAM activity books, fiction and non-fiction designed to get children building, creating and experimenting.
🔗 https://leftbraincraftbrain.com/the-best-stem-books-steam-books-for-kids/ [leftbrainc...tbrain.com]

👩‍🔬 3. BooksForTopics: Women & Girls in STEM
An inspiring list focusing on women and girls in STEM, featuring real-life pioneers like Rosalind Franklin and Katherine Johnson, as well as fictional young inventors such as Izzy Gizmo — helping children see women at the forefront of scientific discovery.
🔗 https://www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/topics/science-maths-computing/women-girls-in-stem/ [booktrust.org.uk]

📖 Why not choose a STEM‑themed book to enjoy together this week?
Let’s celebrate reading, imagination, and all the children who are the scientists, engineers, coders and creators of the future.

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