The following are open textbooks for technology science (engineering or applied sciences). These subjects are perfect for students wishing to pursue engineering or trade disciplines. These textbooks for technology sciences are available for grade 7, grade 8, and grade 9. These open textbooks are contributed in creative commons CC-BY-NC by Ukuqonda foundation, sponsored by the …

The following are open textbooks for technical science (engineering sciences or applied sciences) for Grade 10. The technical science textbooks here relate to a Grade 10 level and are aligned with study requirements in South Africa. These subjects are perfect for students wishing to pursue engineering or trade disciplines. Technical Science Grade 10 Student Textbook …

Everyone Has a Right to a Bath is a STEM story with a wonderful introduction to the engineering problem-solving process. Mrs Earthworm wants a hot bath, and Mr Earthworm needs to work out how to make it happen for her. Author and Illustrator: Cyrille Largillier Download or read the flipbook on the buttons below the …

In Why Does A Poori Puff Up we have a fascinating science and baking lesson combined, all in one wonderful book. This is a level 3 book, aimed for children who are learning to read on their own. Brought to us by Pratham’s Storyweaver. Author: Varsha Joshi Illustrator: Sonal Gupta Sample Text from Why Does …

The Time-Traveling River tells a tale of rivers and how important they are in history and for our future, and how we need to protect them. An important look at environmentalism from a river’s perspective. Written by Parinita Shetty, Illustrated by Sunaina Coelho Sample Text from The Time-Travelling River Rivers are like time machines. If people jump …

In Who’s on Divya’s Map Divya’s cousin Ravi is arriving from another town so she decides to draw him a map to make it easier for him to find her house. Who does she include on the map along the way and how does she construct it? This book includes a basic introduction to cartography …

Slip and Slide – A tale of friction – Seven sisters play in the snow, slipping and sliding, but when they try to get back in the house they can’t get back up the slope. This book explains the concept of friction by way of a story that is easy to remember. Here are the …

In How to Catch the Wind – STEM fun we learn how the wind is used to make electricity.  A Simple book with an easy to understand explanation of wind power. Sample Text from How to Catch the Wind – STEM fun Air is always around us. Moving air is called wind. When wind blows, …

Four friends have a secret meeting place, but someone keeps trying to get in. Is it Ma like the person says, or is it a scary monster? The group has 3 forms of security to protect their secret meeting place. This book provides a nice simple explanation of security and why it’s important in a …

Eye Can See details a group of children’s visit to their parent’s laboratory and all the magnifying equipment they find. From magnifying glass to microscope, binoculars to a telescope, this book teaches children about all things magnifying. Sample Text From Eye Can See School is closed for summer. Every day Chanda, Tinku and Motu have …