These carefully selected titles align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for fifth grade, covering topics like matter and energy, Earth's systems, ecosystems, and human impact on the environment. At this level, learners begin asking bigger questions and making deeper connections across science, ethics, and society. These books are designed to spark meaningful discussion and inspire hands-on exploration.
Fifth Grade NGSS Reading Titles
Thought-provoking science stories aligned with NGSS fifth grade standards
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Gets Planted: A Book About Photosynthesis (Th...
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4.91 out of 5 stars
85 reviews
Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?: The Dangers of...
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4.57 out of 5 stars
101 reviews$4.33
Understanding Photosynthesis with Max Axiom,...
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4.59 out of 5 stars
70 reviews$8.99
The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challeng...
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4.78 out of 5 stars
203 reviews$9.79
Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring The Earth T...
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4.8 out of 5 stars
170 reviews$19.99 $12.29
Ocean Sunlight: How Tiny Plants Feed the Seas...
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4.67 out of 5 stars
94 reviews$19.99 $17.14
One Well: The Story of Water on Earth (Citize...
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4.87 out of 5 stars
138 reviews$19.99 $4.98
What If There Were No Gray Wolves?: A Book Ab...
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4.52 out of 5 stars
79 reviews$8.95
Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple...
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4.71 out of 5 stars
47 reviews$26.99 $14.89
Why Can't I Jump Very High? A Book About Grav...
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4.62 out of 5 stars
114 reviews$15.00
Pass the Energy, Please!: Learn the Basics of...
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4.71 out of 5 stars
123 reviews$8.99
Fifth grade science invites learners to think beyond the page. These books offer context, story, and connection—so children don’t just memorize facts, they understand why they matter.