Sometimes the smallest changes, like having the right science read aloud books in your 1st grade classroom, can make a huge impact. Build your students’ curiosity and strengthen their understanding of key science concepts simply by adding the right books to your classroom bookshelf.

If your students are always asking you more and more questions about the science concepts in your units, add these helpful books to your classroom bookshelf.

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A Book Which Will Build a Love of Animals

Nationl Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Animals

by Catherine D. Hughes

Animal Body Parts and Their Functions Book

Pigs Can’t Fly

by Ben Cort

Animals and their Offspring Book

Animal Dads

by Mari Schuh

Check out her book, Animal Moms, too.

Inspire Inventors: Book Introduces Engineering

Inventors by Mistake

by Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett

Nature’s Patterns and Cycles: The Seasons

The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice

by Wendy Pfeffner

First-Grade Book for Learning About Matter

What’s the Matter in Mr. Whiskers’ Room?

by Michael Elsohn Ross

Light and Shadows Made Easy: Science Read-Aloud

Light, Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows

by Natalie M. Rosinsky

1st Grade Science Book: Outer Space

The Sun is Kind of a Big Deal

by Nick Seluk

A Read-Aloud Exploring Living and Nonliving Things

What are Living and Nonliving Things?

Let’s Find Out! Life Science Book

Read about Plants and Life Cycles

Seeds Move

by Robin Page

Must-Have Earth Day Read-Alouds for 1st Grade

Why Should I…? Books

Books Supporting 1st Grade Science Concepts

Whether your science lessons are focusing on living vs. nonliving things, the types of matter, light & shadow, plant growth, or animal adaptations, you’ll find there is a book on that topic.

Create a bookshelf collection which will enhance the concepts in your first grade science curriculum.

There are so many books to choose from, but this list will get you started.

Browse the titles above on Amazon. Invest in a few and feel more confident when your students ask those “Why?” and “Do you know…?” questions.

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Sensational Science Books for your First Grade Classroom