Learning about how things work and doing science experiments is always a favorite part of our homeschooling week. I love to inspire my young scientists by learning through engaging stories of great scientists of the past. I’ve put together a fun list of books about a few famous scientists to enhance your science studies. Encourage curiosity in your kids and to question everything about their world. Who knows what they may discover themselves some day?! I also included links to some great printables to prep your learning about scientist homeschool science unit, science report, or lap books.
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Our Favorite Books about Scientists
What is a Scientist?
A great place to start before delving in to who some famous scientists are and what they are famous for is to talk about what a scientist is. What do scientists do? Why? What is science? These are great questions to get your kids thinking about. This What is a Scientist printable lesson is great for a quick start before reading more about famous scientists.
Books About Scientists
Famous Scientists and Inventors Unit Study
After reading about these inspiring scientists, if you want to include a report or lap book in your studies, this printable is ready for you to download and begin without the fuss of creating your own worksheets or flap books from scratch: Famous Scientists and Inventors Research Project pack.
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