10 Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten

This list of force and motion books for Kindergarten is a great way to encourage STEM concepts in your classroom. By integrating STEM and literacy, this is another avenue to bring these concepts to life for young learners.

When planning out units for the primary students in my K-5 STEM classroom, I use a three part structure: Mini Project, STEM Stations and STEM & Stories. This model integrates standards and exposes students to a variety of experiences that relate to the content.

In fact, I go in depth with this model in my K-2 STEM Virtual Planning Workshop, which you can join HERE.

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Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: Roller Coaster by Marla Frazee

Roller Coaster by Marla Frazee

Description from Amazon.com “This exhilarating amusement park visit begins with a line of prospective riders, eagerly awaiting their turn . . . with at least one person who has never done this before. Zooming, swerving, dipping, and diving, this delightful story featuring a breathtaking ride and a hilarious range of reactions, will help readers lose their roller coaster anxiety. Marla Frazee’s witty narrative and slyly building of tension delivers an experience unlike any other and will have readers begging to take another ride.”

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: What Do Wheels Do All Day? by April Jones Prince

What Do Wheels Do All Day? by April Jones Prince

Description from Amazon.com “Yeah, what do wheels do all day? Well . . . they push . . . race . . . stroll . . . fly . . . whiz . . . and spin . . . all day long! Simple, direct text, combined with brilliant cut-paper relief illustrations, captures kids’ fascination with “things that go” and opens their minds to the wide variety of wheels and what they do.”

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: How Do You Lift a Lion? by Robert E. Wells

How Do You Lift a Lion?” by Robert E. Wells

From Amazon.com “How do you lift a lion? With a machine that's big and powerful with clanking metal parts? There are machines like that. But others have only a few moving parts. In fact, some machines are so simple that they don't seem like machines at all―like the wheel, the lever, and the pulley. These machines can make work easy―even if you're trying to lift a lion!”

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll by Mr. Jay

Ricky, the Rock That Couldn't Roll by Mr. Jay

From Amazon.com “From zippy little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rock friends get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the other rocks, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side. Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks set out to help Ricky roll – one way or another.”

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: The Racecar Alphabet by Brian Floca

The Racecar Alphabet by Brian Floca

With beautiful illustrations, this story goes through the entire alphabet with different racecar elements shown throughout. This can spark a great discussion about engineering and components and contribute to car movement.

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen

“If I Built a Car” by Chris Van Dusen

From Amazon.com “Jack has designed the ultimate fantasy car. Inspired by zeppelins and trains, Cadillacs and old planes, with brilliant colors and lots of shiny chrome, this far-out vision is ready to cruise! there's a fireplace, a pool, and even a snack bar! After a tour of the ritzy interior, Robert the robot starts up the motor . . . and Jack and his dad set off on the wildest test drive ever!”

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: Oscar and the Cricket: A Book About Moving and Rolling by Geoff Waring

Oscar and the Cricket: A Book About Moving and Rolling by Geoff Waring

From Amazon.com “One day Oscar sees a ball in the grass. “Try pushing it!” says Cricket. Oscar learns that the ball rolls slowly in grass and faster on a path, until it bounces off a tree and changes direction. Some things need a push to move, and others use their muscles to move themselves — and to move plenty of other things, too.”

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow by Darlene Ruth Stille

Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow by Darlene Ruth Stille

Colorful illustrations and simple text that explains different force and motion concepts. Uses everyday examples of this vocabulary in action so young learners can make connections with the science that is all around them.

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: And Everyone Shouted, “Pull!”: A First Look at Forces and Motion by Claire Llewellyn

And Everyone Shouted, “Pull!”: A First Look at Forces and Motion by Claire Llewellyn

From Amazon.com “Learn about forces and motion as you join the farm animals on their trip to the market. The wheels on their cart help when they push, pull, and stop on their journey. Great way to get kids interested in science in the classroom or at home!”

Force and Motion Books for Kindergarten: The Day Gravity Goes Loco by Ryan P Maloney

The Day Gravity Goes Loco by Ryan P Maloney

From Amazon.com: This story “paints a picture of a weightless world where everything usually anchored down by gravity, has gone crazy. From standing straight up hairstyles, to construction crews taking vacations because of upside down cranes, “Gravity Loco” is an infectious story that will make kids laugh while introducing them to language learning and science concepts.”

Need help with your Kindergarten STEM planning?

In this 2-hour, previously recorded workshop, you will walk away with a standards-based unit plan for a primary grade level that will include:

- Mini Project (40 minutes)
- STEM Stations (40 minutes)
- STEM & Stories Lesson (40 minutes)

Create a system for planning K-2 STEM lessons that are robust, standards-based, and engaging.

To help you be successful, lesson planning templates will be provided during the workshop.

Standards Ideas
Planning Templates for STEM Stations, Mini Project & STEM & Stories
Materials Ideas List
STEM Station Slides
STEM Book List
Professional Development Completion Certificate

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More About the author, Naomi Meredith

Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned current K-5 STEM teacher and coach. Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also leading professional development and co-teaching with teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology.

With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM certificate, she helps teachers navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there.

She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!