Hands-On Science Book Winners

This award is given to the book that in any given year best meets the following criteria:

  • The book is appropriate for children in grades K-8.

  • The book is accessible to all and contains fun investigations, opening the door to even more things to explore.

  • The activities are inquiry based and encourage the reader to explore scientific concepts by asking good questions.

  • The activities are open ended and enable the reader to develop problem-solving and research skills that enable them to become lifelong learners.

  • The book contains no serious errors or deficiencies in explanations of science content or processes.