Inspiring a Love of Reading & STEM, One Book at a Time
A free monthly book club for young readers and families—exploring stories that spark curiosity, creativity, and discovery.
What you'll get
📖 Monthly STEM-focused book suggestion
🧪 Simple hands-on experiment with household materials
💬 Family discussion starters
How It Works
Four simple steps to jump in—no fees, just your email and your family’s curiosity.
1️⃣ Sign Up
It’s 100% free
Join with your email to get monthly picks, discussion starters, and activity guides.
3️⃣ Explore & Create
Hands-on activity
Try a simple experiment or build challenge using household items, no special kits needed.
2️⃣ Read Together
A new book each month
We feature a STEM-forward picture book selected for ages 5–8 (younger readers with a reading adult welcome!).
4️⃣ Connect
Share the fun
Share photos and videos on Instagram, tagging @DeltaLearingSpace and using #YoungLearnersBookClub.
On TikTok tag @teacher.lou.
This Month’s Pick
Theme: Scientific Curiosity
Each pick includes discussion starters, a printable activity, and related at-home experiments.
September 2025 • Scientific Curiosity
Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea Beaty
Curiosity takes the lead—kids learn that every great discovery begins with asking “why?”.
Why We Chose It
Ada Twist celebrates inquiry and the scientific method in a fun, family-friendly way. It’s perfect for mixed ages and sets the tone for a year of curious reading.
Try this at home
Scientist’s Notebook: Stay curious! Start a notebook where your child can jot down questions and record their observations.
Canister Rocket: Launch a film canister rocket with an antacid and explore chemical reactions and forces in action!
Pom-Pom Drop: Experiment and tinker to create “pom-pom” drop. Test and redesign to make your drop just right.
Marshmallow & Toothpick Builder: Experiment with shapes by building with marshmallows (or gummies) and toothpicks.
Bonus Picks!
Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin by Julia Finley Mosca
Prefer to borrow? Check your local library. If you buy, we may use affiliate links at no extra cost—thanks for supporting free programs!
Book Club Roadmap
A peek at upcoming themes! Each month pairs a STEM-forward main pick with bonus reads.
October 2025 • Halloween 🎃
Book of Bones: 10 Record-Breaking Animals
Bonus: Leila the Perfect Witch • Nightsong
November 2025 • Ocean 🌊
Otis and Will Discover the Deep
Bonus: The Brilliant Deep • Swimming with Sharks
December 2025 • Winter ❄️
The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder
Bonus: Snowflake Bentley • Arctic Lights, Arctic Nights
January 2026 • Space 🚀
Mae Among the Stars
Bonus: Moonshot • A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars
February 2026 • Nature 🌱
What’s Inside a Flower?
Bonus: Eye to Eye • Mister Seahorse
March 2026 • Colors 🌈
Perkin’s Perfect Purple
Bonus: The Wonder of Color • How The Crayons Saved The Rainbow