Join Gaby in an exploration of lunar phases and food shapes!

Available in a Spanish/English bilingual edition as Chef luna / Moon Chef!

"This story lends itself beautifully to the curiosities of space; can provide an opening to explore other cultures that revere the moon (like Lunar New Year or the harvest moons); and has the potential

to encourage little chefs everywhere to recognize their food as shapes!" —Citlali Arroyo, M. Ed Early Childhood and STEAMWORKS ambassador

Join Manny in an exploration of temperature and weather as he learns to pick fashionable outfits that also keep him comfortable in the elements!

Available in a Spanish/English bilingual edition as Manny y el tiempo hacen juego / Manny Matches the Weather!

"When I teach weather, I make sure mystudents go beyond singular classifications because more often than not we are exposed to multiple sensations! This bookis a wonderful catalyst for morning meetings in classrooms; establishing independent routines; and creative expression. This libro should be added to all libraries that support children’sautonomy and STEAM education."
—Citlali Arroyo, M. Ed Early Childhood and STEAMWORKS ambassador

Time to do laundry with Auntie Kate! Two siblings learn to sort the family's clothes and make new categories for items that don't fit.

Available in a Spanish/English bilingual edition as Clasifica, lava, ¡RUGE! / Sort, Wash, ROAR!

Salem's first trip to the car wash with Baba is full of exciting and colorful suds! What new colors are made when soap bubbles mix?

Available in a Spanish/English bilingual edition as Una fiesta de colores / A Party of Colors!

Join Pran and his friends in an exploration of sound and the engineering design process as they make instruments for the neighborhood block party!

Available in a Spanish edition as Cómo suena la basura!

"Some of the most important aspects of this story include problem solving, tinkering, and ambition. We all have immense pride when we make something, but more so when our passions are shared

with others." —Citlali Arroyo, M. Ed Early Childhood and STEAMWORKS ambassador

Mari and Luz are a special kind of sister—half sisters, who spend their weekends together and the week apart. When Luz's mom runs late picking her up, the sisters are determined to squeeze every ounce of fun they can out of their extra time. 

Available in a Spanish edition as Hermanas todo el tiempo!

The new after-school science club location is full of sensory challenges, but June won't let that stop her from engineering her way to victory in the solar pizza oven challenge.

Available in a Spanish edition as El horno solar de June!

Zoe knows how it feels when a place isn't accessible, so she wants to build a ramp that will let all her toys enjoy a rooftop pool party, including the toys that get around on wheels.

Available in a Spanish edition as Eleva la rampa!

STEAMWORKS features children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific and mathematical thinking to solve everyday problems and answer questions that matter to them. Playful stories and extension activities ignite excitement for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) and empower children as thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators.

Our mission is to show children of all backgrounds and experiences that STEAM is fun, STEAM is everywhere, and STEAM is for everyone!

These books are created in partnership with Count Play Explore, an initiative led by the Office of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Early Care and Education Department.

Share your love of STEAM with kids and spread the word about STEAMWORKS with our ambassador program for educators, librarians, booksellers, and parents. Ambassadors will receive books, materials, and other support to get kids excited about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math!