I’m looking for recommendations for my 8-year-old who reads middle-school age books.
I’m looking for recommendations for my 8-year-old who reads middle-school age books. She really loves science and math and I’d like to give her some books for Christmas that have strong female characters engaged in STEM related activities. Thanks! ?
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly. I think there is a sequel also.
My very first thought as well. The sequel is called, “The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate”.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
I just heard about this book and have it on my wish list!
I read everything Jonathan Maberry writes even his young adult books. He has a new series that starts with a book called Mars One. I don’t remember anything being in it that is objectionable for a middle schooler, maybe you can check it out.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22856166-headstrong is great – not a novel but more like mini bios of a whole bunch of women to go learn more about.
The 14 th Goldfish
If you haven’t already, check out the recommendations for books on the site “A Mighty Girl”. Also a great resource for advice and STEM related educational toys, DVDs, etc.
https://www.amightygirl.com/books/general-interest/science-technology?age_range_filter=5
@Penny I don’t have suggestions, but have you heard of @A? They often have recommendations like you’re looking fo.
A Wrinkle in Time – Madeleine L’Engle. Also, check out the online comic http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/
Thank you all so much!
Nick and Tesla is a series of science adventure books.
My 8 year old is loving A Boy Called Bat right now – great story, plus wonderful insight into the challenges of others. And the Bunnicula series right now prepping for Halloween. Next up is the Spirit Animals series – they look fun, and include a role-paying game component.
https://www.amightygirl.com/books?age_range_filter=5
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22504701-roller-girl?ac=1&from_search=true
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24612558-moving-target?from_search=true
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11737313-three-times-lucky
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6218281-the-sweetness-at-the-bottom-of-the-pie
It’s not a children’s series, but about a child: Allen Bradley’s stupendous Flavia de Luce mysteries. The first is The Sweetness at the Bottom of Pie. She’s a brilliant chemist.
yes this is a good series.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18668056-the-glass-sentence
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/17/childrens-books-for-girls-publishers-writers-gender-imbalance
Has she read A Wrinkle in Time? That’s a classic that never gets old. It’s a series as well.
Wrinkle in Time.
The Series of Unfortunate Events… the older daughter is the “inventor”.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Phenomenal novel- many great themes- one involving the interaction of nature and technology. Beautifully written for upper elementary grade kiddos.
Pippi Longstocking!
Dealing with Dragons, The Salamander Spell, and Tuesdays at the Castle are all nice books for that age!
Oh! And maybe The Penderwicks
Kate Messner’s Capture the Flag, Eye of the Storm, or Wake Up Missing if she likes suspense where the kids outwit corrupt adults.
Chasing Vermeer
The Penderwicks!
Thank you all for the awesome suggestions! I’m adding them all to my Thrift Books wish list! ?
Stephen Hawking’s “George’s Secret Key” series. Bill Nye has some kids novels coming out too.