Science and Technology Books for Kids Aged 8+
These science and technology books for kids make great gifts for technology minded elementary school kids aged 8 years and up, who like to know how things work!
See below for books about Space, Spying, Submarines, Helicopters, Motorcycles, and Survival, with scientific and technical information to interest the 8+ age group.

Age 8 years and up
Size: 5 7/8 X 8, Pages: 80
Series: Discovery Adventures
Author: Louie Stowell
Price (2014) from $8.99
Space
- Where does outer space begin?
- How do rockets work?
- What’s a gas giant?
- What do astronauts do all day?
This densely illustrated book answers these and other questions about the wonders of outer space with diagrams, picture-strip stories, photographs and giant fold-out illustrations.
Includes internet links to the latest space information.
Click to order ‘Space’ online from Usborne…

Age 8 years and up
Size: 5 7/8 X 8, Pages: 80
Series: Discovery Adventures
Price (2014) from $8.99
Spying
The secrets of the shadowy world of spies, their dangerous missions and secret identities are revealed in this fascinating book.
Reveals high-tech methods used by spies working today, as well as more traditional spycraft used over the years.
Contains real life spy stories illustrated with graphic picture strips, full-color photographs and fact boxes.
With internet links to exciting websites, including the Usborne Ultra Message Decoder.