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STEAM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths

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Ada Twist, Scientist

by Andrea Beaty Illustrated by David Roberts

Ages 5-8 years

Ada has a boundless imagination and an insatiable curiosity about everything around her. When her experiments don't go as planned, she learns that questions are more important than answers. An inspiring story that encourages scientific thinking and celebrates the joy of discovery.

Problem Solving Persistence Courage and Bravery Creativity Growth Mindset
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After the Fall

by Dan Santat

Ages 4-8 years

Humpty Dumpty is afraid of heights after his fall, but he must overcome his fear to pursue his dream of flying. A story about resilience and facing your fears.

Problem Solving Persistence Courage and Bravery Resilience Emotions Responsibility
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Alexander's Outing

by Pamela Allen

Ages 3-6 years

When Alexander the duckling strays from his family during their Sydney harbour outing, he tumbles into a deep hole and needs rescuing. It takes the simple action of a little boy sharing his drink to raise the water level and save the day.

Animals Australia Collaboration Problem Solving
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Mr Archimedes' Bath

by Pamela Allen

Ages 4-8 years

Mr Archimedes notices his bath water level changes when his animal friends join him, leading to experiments about displacement and volume. This story introduces basic scientific concepts through a fun bath-time mystery.

Numeracy Problem Solving
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Rosie Revere, Engineer

by Andrea Beaty Illustrated by David Roberts

Ages 5-8 years

Rosie dreams of becoming an engineer and learns that the best way to figure out what you can do is through trial and error, persistence, and learning from failure. An inspiring story about following your dreams, embracing failure as learning, and the importance of perseverance in achieving your goals.

Problem Solving Persistence Courage and Bravery Creativity Growth Mindset
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Stuck

by Oliver Jeffers

Ages 3-8 years

When Floyd's kite gets stuck in a tree, he's determined to get it out. But how? Well, by knocking it down with his shoe, of course. But strangely enough, it too gets stuck. And the only logical course of action is to throw his other shoe. Only now it's stuck, too! A hilariously absurd story about problem-solving gone wonderfully wrong.

Problem Solving Creativity