Lovely books to read with your kids in July
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The July book list is a little different than our regular lists because it only includes books related to this month’s theme: Inspiring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) books. There are so many wonderful books on this topic that are great for igniting a lifelong passion for learning, fueling creativity, and opening a world of opportunities for our kids.
⬇️ Discover the books below and download the printable book list here to have it at hand anytime you need it.
These books highlight the power of perseverance, the beauty of creativity, and the joy of discovery. Each story is more than just an entertaining read; they are a lovely way to spark your kids’ curiosity and inventiveness.

1- Ada Twist, Scientist (by Andrea Beaty) | 4-8 years
2 – The Most Magnificent Thing (by Ashley Spires) | 4-7 years
3 – The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons (by Natascha Biebow) | 6-9 years
4 – Ada Lace, on the Case (by Emily Calandrelli) | 6-9 years
5 – Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library (by Chris Grabenstein) | 8-11 years
6 – Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World (by Rachel Ignotofsky) | 7-12 years
7 – Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be (by Charlotte Foltz Jones) | 7-11 years
8 – The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space (by Will Gater) | 6-9 years
9 – Sky Color (by Peter H. Reynolds) | 5-9 years
10 – If I Built a Car (by Chris Van Dusen) | 4-7 years
11 – The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague (by Julia Finley Mosca) | 7-10 years
More inspiring STEM books for kids
Trouble Next Door: The Carver Chronicles (by Karen English) | 6-10 years
Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 (by Brian Floca) | 3-6 years
Science Comics: Dinosaurs: Fossils and Feathers (by MK Reed) | 9-13 years
Rosie Revere, Engineer (by Andrea Beaty) | 4-8 years
The Darkest Dark (by Chris Hadfield) | 4-7 years