When children are really young, they seem to have similar interests in science and the way the world works around them. Studies have shown, however, that girls become less inclined towards science when they hit the preteen, or “tween,” years. This begs the question, “Where does this change in interest science come from?” Does science just become boring to girls or do they feel that it's just not girly enough?

Whatever the answer is, the bottom line is that most girls aren't as inclined toward scientific learning and continuing to ask the questions that boys do. When you think about how science is all around us, from the air we breathe to the way everything works, both natural and man-made, it's troubling that young ladies are less likely to be psyched about learning more. That's why Books for Girls turned their attention toward making scientific discovery more appealing to girls, ages eight and up.

Their book, The Science Book for Girls: and Other Intelligent Beings, written by Valerie Wyatt, is specifically geared toward inspiring the young, female mind to keep reaching for more answers in a fun, girl-friendly way. They cover everything, from physics to botany, through a wide variety of fun puzzles, experiments, brain teasers and other activities as well as introducing girls to exciting science-related careers and fields of study.

Giving girls ways to explore science in creative, interesting ways is important. Science isn't just for guys—just ask my wife. It's cool that there are resources like the Science Book for Girls to open new doors and inspire a continued love of learning about science.