Science Books for Curious Kids

Big Ideas for Brilliant Young Minds

Written by a scientist and classroom educator, the MEYE Science Series helps children aged 8–12 understand exactly how their world works. We tackle the big questions with the depth and clarity your child's curiosity demands.

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MEYE Science Series — science books for curious kids
The MEYE Science Standard
Real science & engineering
Written by a working educator
Ages 8–12 middle grade
Full colour · 6″ × 9″ format
Available on Amazon
The MEYE Science Series

Science That Takes Kids Seriously

Children aged 8 to 12 are highly capable of understanding the mechanics of the world around them. Every book in the MEYE Series treats them like the budding scientists they are, offering accurate, current science researched by a classroom educator.

The MEYE Series was built on a simple premise: when children ask big questions about how the world works, they are ready for real answers.

By focusing on the real mechanics behind those answers, we guide readers through the fascinating details of the physical world with clarity and genuine enthusiasm.

The MEYE name is shorthand for "My". Science that belongs to the reader. Personal, accessible, and theirs to keep.

Applied Science & Engineering
Heavy machinery, engineering, inventions, and how things work
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, physics, electricity, light, sound, and experiments
Earth, Space & Environment
Astronomy, geology, natural disasters, and green science
Mystery & Wonders
The strange, the extreme, and the unexplained in science
The Catalog

Books in the MEYE Series

Each book is 80 pages, full colour, 6″ × 9″ format available on Amazon. Subscribe to be notified on launch day.

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Plate Tectonics
Earth Sciences
MEYE Plate Tectonics
Ages 8–12 · 80 pages · Full colour
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Heavy Machinery
Applied Science
MEYE Heavy Machinery
Ages 8–12 · 80 pages · Full colour
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Electricity
Physical Sciences
MEYE Electricity
Ages 8–12 · 80 pages · Full colour
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Volcanoes
Earth Sciences
MEYE Volcanoes
Ages 8–12 · 80 pages · Full colour
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Why MEYE Science

What Makes This Series Different

Bridging the gap between simple picture books and dry textbooks, the MEYE Series offers real science for naturally curious minds.

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Professional Written
With a background in the science & engineering and years of active classroom teaching, every MEYE book is guaranteed to be accurate, current, and deeply engaging.
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Classroom-Tested Clarity
Years of watching kids light up when a complex idea finally "clicks" has shaped exactly how these books break down big concepts step-by-step.
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Full Colour Throughout
Science is meant to be seen, not just read about. Every book is packed with full-colour illustrations designed to make complex mechanisms and systems highly visual.
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Built to Collect
With a consistent format and premium design, these books are meant to be kept and displayed. Each topic naturally leads a curious reader right into their next discovery.
Who It's For

Written for Kids.
Who Ask Why.

The MEYE Series is built for a dual audience. The content earns the child's engagement, the author's credentials earn the adult's trust.

For Parents
Give Your Curious Kid Something Worth Reading
If your child asks questions that go beyond what their textbooks cover. From about how volcanoes form to how electricity works, or even what engineers actually do, the MEYE Series was written for them. Real answers. Real science.
For Teachers & Librarians
Curriculum-Aligned Reading for Your Classroom
The MEYE Series supports science curriculum topics with depth that classroom textbooks rarely achieve. Written by a working educator, each book is suitable for independent reading, classroom reference, or school and public library acquisition.
Shawn Pecore — Science Author & Educator
Shawn Pecore
Shawn Pecore
Science Teacher | Children’s Science Author | Creator of MEYE Science

Shawn Pecore is a science teacher and author of the MEYE Science Series for readers ages 8–12. He studied Earth Sciences and geophysics at the University of Waterloo and has spent years teaching science and mathematics.

He researches, writes, and designs the MEYE Science books, using clear explanations, illustrations, and familiar examples to help young readers understand big scientific ideas. Follow along on Substack at @shawnpecore for new posts and updates.

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Hons. B.Sc. Earth SciencesUniversity of Waterloo
Earth Sciences & GeophysicsAcademic and field background
Science TeacherPhysics, science & mathematics
Children’s Science AuthorCreator of MEYE Science
MEYE Science SeriesScience books for ages 8–12
Canadian EducatorInternational teaching experience