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Science Sleuths: STEAM Fiction for Middle Grade Readers

Do you love science and solving mysteries? Then check out these books featuring science and math obsessed kids. Whether they are using their scientific knowledge to get to the bottom of a mystery, or they are competing in their school's competitive science fair, these young scientists will inspire you to pay more attention in science class.

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  • The world's #1 bestselling author has teamed up with the world's most famous genius to entertain, educate and inspire a generation of kids—with the first and only kids book series officially approved by the Albert Einstein Archives. Twelve-year-old…
    Book, 2018New York : JIMMY Patterson Books, Little, Brown and Company, 2018 — JFICTION PATTERSON
  • The Bridge to Sharktooth Island

    a Challenge Island STEAM Adventure

    Estroff, Sharon,
    One minute Daniel and his cousin Joy are playing in the snow—and the next they are stranded on a mysterious island surrounded by sharks! Where are they now and how did they get here? And how will they get back home? With new friend Kimani, the…
    Book, 2021[Berkeley, CA] : West Margin Press, [2021] — JFICTION ESTROFF
  • In this first book of a brand new chapter book series, a young girl is determined to be the first astronaut with hearing aids in space. Astrid can’t wait for the school year to start so she can put her Astronomically Grand Plan into action. She and…
    Book, 2022New York : Aladdin, 2022 — JFICTION NEAL
  • The fourth installment of the Kate the Chemist fiction series that shows kids that everyone can be a scientist! When Kate's brother Liam is having a science-themed birthday party the very same day that the science club in Kate's school is planning…
    Book, 2021New York : Philomel Books, 2021 — JFICTION BIBERDORF
  • From the award-winning author of the "Jada Jones" chapter books comes an illustrated spinoff series perfect for STEM fans! Miles Lewis has been waiting forever to be part of a city-wide science competition. Now his dream is finally coming true, and…
    Book, 2022New York : Penguin Workshop, 2022 — JFICTION LYONS
  • An illustrated middle grade novel about a forgotten homemade robot who comes to life just when aspiring 5th grade scientist Maya needs a friend—and a science fair project. Maya is nervous about 5th grade. She tries to keep calm by reminding herself…
    Book, 2021New York : Kokila, 2021 — JFICTION EWING
  • When middle school mishaps happen, five friends from the S.M.A.R.T. Squad use their collective skills and the power of science to bring order to their school. Science reigns supreme with this squad of young brainiacs. Join Izzy Newton and her…
    Book, 2020Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2020] — JFICTION TRIPP
  • Nick and Tesla's Solar-powered Showdown

    a Mystery With Sun-powered Gadgets You Can Make Yourself

    Pflugfelder, Bob, 1967-
    Kid inventors Nick and Tesla Holt have outsmarted crooks, spies, and kidnappers. Now, they have to crack their biggest mystery. Where the heck are their parents? To outwit the criminal mastermind who’s holding their parents hostage, the twins will…
    Book, 2016Philadelphia : Quirk Books, [2016] — JFICTION PFLUGFELDER
  • Perfect for fans of "The Babysitters Club" and anyone interested in computer science, this series is published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code. Loops, variables, input/output—Lucy can't wait to get started with the new coding…
    Book, 2017New York : Penguin Workshop, [2017] — JFICTION GIRLS WHO CODE
  • From author Stuart Gibbs comes the first novel in a new series about the world’s youngest and smartest genius who is forced to use her unbelievable code-breaking skills to outsmart Einstein. Charlie Thorne is a genius. Charlie Thorne is a thief.…
    Book, 2019New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2019] — JFICTION GIBBS
  • Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. The zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, Lucy has been homeschooled. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She…
    Book, 2018New York : Random House, [2018] — JFICTION MCANULTY
  • Adventure, danger, and a thrilling global mission await 12-year-old Cruz Coronado as he joins an elite school for explorers. Cruz leaves his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy…
    Book, 2018Washington, D.C., U.S.A. : National Geographic, [2018] — JFICTION TRUEIT
  • Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention…
    Book, 2020New York : Aladdin, 2020 — JFICTION PONTI