Bath Time Physics
3/5/2023
Board Book
Splish, splash! Prepare to experience the forces of physics at work. It’s time for Baby’s bath…
Stroller Ecology
4/10/2023
Board Book
Take baby on a walk in the park to discover the ecology of your local environment in the next in the Big Science for Tiny Tots series from MIT Kids!
Playtime Engineering
4/10/2023
Board Book
Discover the basic principles of engineering as you and your little one build a tower in this playful new title in the Big Science for Tiny Tots series from MIT Kids!
Cosmic Collisions: Asteroid vs. Comet
5/6/2024
Paperback
EXPLOSIONS! DEBRIS! COLLISIONS OF COSMIC PROPORTION! For the kid who loves to smash and crash, this is the perfect series from MIT Kids Press.
Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves
Susannah Buhrman-Deever, Gina Triplett, Matt Curtius
3/4/2024
Hardcover
A vibrant and engaging fact-packed non-fiction picture book all about pollination from MIT Kids Press.
Isabel and the Invisible World
Alan Lightman, Ramona Kaulitzki
3/5/2023
Hardcover
A story about the hidden world of light…
Santiago Saw Things Differently
Christine Iverson, Luciano Lozano
3/1/2024
Hardcover
A beautifully illustrated and inspiring MIT Kids picture book biography of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, an incredible artist and the Father of Neuroscience.
Unseen Jungle: The Microbes That Secretly Control Our World
Eleanor Spicer Rice, PhD, Rob Wilson
1/11/2023
Paperback
This lively peek into the amazing world of microbes, replete with a kid-pleasing “ick” factor, is bursting with fascinating facts, laugh-out-loud humour and fun illustrations.
Masked Hero
1/11/2023
Hardcover
An inspiring picture book biography celebrating Dr Wu Lien-teh, the unknown hero who, over a hundred years ago, created the N95 mask, which continues to save lives today.
I'm a Black Hole
Dr. Eve M. Vavagiakis, Jessica Lanan
3/4/2024
Hardcover
Journey to the event horizon in this playful, mind-bending introduction to one of our universe’s most mysterious marvels, narrated by a black hole itself.
Great Gusts: Winds of the World and the Science Behind Them
Melanie Crowder, Megan Benedict, Khoa Le
3/4/2024
Hardcover
Meet the winds of the world in this beautifully illustrated collection of poems from MIT Kids Press.
One Long Line: Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them
Loree Griffin Burns, Jamie Green
1/8/2024
Paperback
A fresh and fascinating look at caterpillars ushers kids into the process of scientific discovery in this first book in the Discovery Chronicles by a biologist and award-winning children’s author.
Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities
Stephanie Gibeault, Jaclyn Sinquett
1/8/2024
Paperback
Parrots who count, hyenas who know the odds, and bees who understand zero! Discover how amazing animals use number sense in this fun and fact-filled investigation.
Detector Dogs, Dynamite Dolphins, and More Animals with Super Sensory Powers
Cara Giaimo, Christina Couch, Daniel Duncan
1/12/2022
Paperback
Meet incredible animals with all kinds of highly developed senses and learn about the jobs they do in this book full of amazing facts, cool science and exciting activities.
I'm a Photon
Dr. Eve M. Vavagiakis, Mike Malbrough
4/6/2025
Hardcover
The third book in the captivating Meet the Universe series from MIT Kids Press introduces readers to photons – the particle that sheds light on the universe!
Your Pets’ Secret Lives: The Truth Behind Your Pets' Wildest Behaviours
Eleanor Spicer Rice, PhD, Rob Wilson
1/8/2025
Paperback
From poop-eating pups to supersmooth spy snakes, get a glimpse of our pets’ amazing secret lives with this funny and fact-filled exposé!
I'm a Neutrino: Tiny Particles in a Big Universe
Dr. Eve M. Vavagiakis, Ilze Lemesis
1/4/2022
Hardcover
An accessible and visually arresting picture book about the smallest known and most mysterious particle of matter, for the youngest scientific minds.
Galaxy Mapper: The Luminous Discoveries of Astrophysicist Hélène Courtois
1/12/2025
Hardcover
Introducing our luminous address in the universe—and the determined woman scientist who mapped it with her team.
After the Rain
Eleanor Spicer Rice, PhD, Fiona Lee
1/3/2026
Hardcover
Gorgeously illustrated and brimming with accessible science, this joyful picture book explores the wonders of the natural world after it rains. Puddle-hopping optional!
Extreme Birdwatching: Measuring Change on a Galápagos Island
Loree Griffin Burns, Jamie Green
1/3/2026
Hardcover
A treasure trove for
AlphaBot
1/9/2023
Hardcover
Create your own robot in this bright and entertaining flip-flap book from MIT Kids Press!
How to Dive to the Deepest Place on Earth
Michael J. Rosen, Kathryn D. Sullivan
1/7/2026
Hardcover
“This book is perfect for those interested in science, exploration, and the extreme frontiers of our world.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
North, South, East, and Gladys West: How a Mathematician Helped Shape GPS
Ainissa Ramirez, Tamisha Anthony
1/11/2026
Hardcover
Gladys’s mind swirls with numbers and shapes as the world enters the high-tech space age. This is the lyrical true story of a groundbreaking Black mathematician whose inventions led to the creation of GPS.
Undercover Conversations: Eavesdrop on the Natural World
Eleanor Spicer Rice, PhD, Rob Wilson
1/11/2026
Hardcover
Did you know that turtles are great singers? Or that trees love to gossip with their fungi friends? Or that fish farts almost started a war? The world around us is full of chatter—it turns out that we just aren’t listening.
Hooray for the Treeborhood
1/10/2026
Hardcover
Find out what is so special about the Treeborhood, the home to three wombat siblings and a tree full of fun-loving neighbors, in this storybook based on the PBS series Work It Out Wombats!—launching an exciting publishing collaboration with WGBH.
Ada and the Galaxies
Alan Lightman, Olga Pastuchiv, Susanna Chapman
5/10/2022
Paperback
“Young readers will delight in seeing our universe’s interconnectedness, and . . . they will recognize the inextricable bonds among loved ones.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Cora’s Beach Adventure
1/7/2026
Hardcover
“A highly readable adventure that champions critical thinking and creativity.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Cora’s Beach Adventure
1/7/2026
Paperback
“A highly readable adventure that champions critical thinking and creativity.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
How to Spacewalk
Kathryn D. Sullivan, Michael J. Rosen
5/7/2023
Hardcover
An out-of-this-world guide to spacewalking for budding young astronauts and curious kids. With
Baked with Love: How Food Allergies Led to the Invention of Baking Powder
1/1/2027
Hardcover
When an ingenious chemist indulges his wife’s sweet tooth, he changes the face of baking forever in this charming story of science—and true love.
Work It Out Wombats: The Treeborhood Bonanza
1/1/2027
Paperback
Zeke discovers how pattern recognition can help him build a collection for the Treeborhood Bonanza in this storybook based on the PBS series Work It Out Wombats!
The Girl Who Tested the Waters: Ellen Swallow, Environmental Scientist
1/2/2025
Hardcover
Discover the eye-opening story of the first woman student at MIT—a pioneering environmental chemist sure to inspire the next generation of female trailblazers in science.
Work It Out Wombats: Riddles of the Treeborhood: Choose Your Path to Work Out Riddles 1
1/1/2027
Paperback
Help the Wombats work out three riddles in this exciting launch of the Solve It Your Way series based on the popular PBS KIDS animated show Work It Out Wombats!
Sama Crushes the Code
1/8/2026
Paperback
Big-thinking Sama loves coding, but is she skilled enough to fit in at Tech Club? This is a playful and STEM-rich story inspired by the real life of its seventeen-year-old author.
How Atoms Make Friends
1/2/2027
Hardcover
Who knew that tiny atoms had such big personalities? Science meets social skills in this fresh, accessible look at the bits of matter that make up our world—and ourselves.
High Chair Chemistry
3/5/2023
Board Book
Secure your bib, open wide and get ready to unpack the properties of matter. Chemistry is all around us – starting with Baby’s high chair…
Spark: Jim West's Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone
Ainissa Ramirez, Setor Fiadzigbey
1/10/2025
Hardcover
In this first picture book in the Black Innovators series, meet the insatiably curious Jim West, who invented a vital piece of the device we all carry in our pockets—transforming how the world communicates today.
Make Sounds Like an Insect
1/3/2027
Hardcover
Chirp like a cricket, tap like a treehopper, and whoop like a honeybee in this interactive picture book for budding entomologists—all about the biology and physics behind insect noises.
Amazing Art Mysteries
Heather Alexander, Robbie Cathro
1/3/2027
Hardcover
From stolen masterpieces to clever forgeries, readers help solve the mysteries of astonishing real-life art heists and hoaxes using science, history, and puzzles.
Discover Now: Coding
1/3/2027
Hardcover
Coding is how we talk to computers, but where do you start? Discover now! MIT Kids continues its exciting “how things work” leveled reader series tailor-made for the next generation of innovators, scientists, and thinkers.
Discover Now: Coding
1/3/2027
Paperback
Coding is how we talk to computers, but where do you start? Discover now! MIT Kids continues its exciting “how things work” leveled reader series tailor-made for the next generation of innovators, scientists, and thinkers.