From Jurassic Park to A Brief History of Time, some of the best and most influential books ever written are science-based. Long before students get to Steven Hawking, however, books about science teach them to explore the world around them and inspire a curiosity that lasts a lifetime.
To encourage this spirit of discovery, we provide monthly book lists on various science topics, from "Leonardo da Vinci" to "Lizards and Snakes" and everything in between. Nonfiction and science-based fiction options are provided at three levels: 2nd grade and below; 3rd - 6th grade; and 7th grade and higher.
NOTE: Past book lists from the W5 Book Club have been moved to this location. All future lists will be posted in this location at the beginning of each month. We hope you'll continue to choose and read the recommended books simply for the joy of learning.
Current Book List
December is a month filled with the wonder and joy of the holiday season. Learn more about the significance of the holiday you celebrate or learn more about those of another culture with the books on our December reading list. Be enthralled by the retelling of the timeless story and traditions of Hanukkah through Festival of Lights: The Story of Hanukkah by Maida Silverman. Discover The Light of Christmas by Richard Evans and follow excited young Yasmeen as she learns the traditions of her culture and enjoys the celebration of Ramadan in Hena Khan’s Night of the Moon: A Muslim Holiday Story. Journey through the legends of Kwanzaa in Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story by Angela Medearis.
Happy reading and happy holidays from the Houston Museum of Natural Science!
Click on any of the links below to find myriad options for exploring each of the topics listed. These lists serve as a great resource for group projects, research papers - or simply to inspire curiosity and interesting discussion.
