These carefully selected picture books align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for first grade. Each story explores foundational science concepts like sound, light, animal behavior, and patterns in nature—through engaging, child-friendly storytelling. Use them to spark discussion, deepen understanding, or launch a hands-on investigation.
First-grade NGSS Book Titles
Science-themed stories aligned with NGSS first grade standards
Product List
Oscar and the Moth: A Book About Light and Da...
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4.93 out of 5 stars
213 reviews$3.73
Sound: Loud, Soft, High, and Low (Amazing Sci...
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4.62 out of 5 stars
41 reviews$9.99 $7.95
Eye to Eye: How Animals See The World
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4.59 out of 5 stars
79 reviews$19.99 $10.59
Blackout by Rocco, John (Hardcover; 2011)
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4.58 out of 5 stars
181 reviews$39.03
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book...
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4.82 out of 5 stars
143 reviews$4.99
Science stories bring abstract concepts to life and help children connect big ideas with their everyday world. These titles are a gentle, joyful way to make science both readable and relatable.