Our Science

In following my children's interests, we have been studying scientist biographies and inventions this year. I want my children to have an inclusive study of scientists so we included the following books. I use these as read-a-loud books and my children are required to give a narrative afterward, either oral or written along with a picture in their notebooks.
Black Stars: African American Women Scientist and Inventors is a great book with a vast amount of brief biographies discussing the numerous African American Women pioneers in the science field from early times to modern times. I am truly amazed that there were and are so many women in this field.



Black Pioneers of Science and Invention is a wonderful book that gives narrative details about the lives of African American scientists and inventors. This book focuses on the men of science which is why we use Black Stars above in order to include the women of science. Each of these books includes some black and white photos scattered throughout the pages. This book is divided into two sections. The first section includes information about seven inventors, their lives and inventions, and the second section includes information about eight scientists, their lives and works.


Great Scientist in Action is a workbook styled book. It has several chapters about different scientists of early times, their discoveries and inventions then gives an experiment to reinforce each scientists' discovery. This book concludes by listing some great research ideas and an additional long lists of scientists to possibly research further. We are also using The Story Lives of Great Scientists in addition to this book for added reading and are utilizing our library and Netflix for related videos.

I think these books are geared best toward ages 10+.



You can read more about these books by clicking on the pictures.