THE BIG FAT MIDDLE SCHOOL STEM 3-BOOK BOXED SET: INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ACE MATH, SCIENCE, AND COMPUTER SCIENCE AND CODING (BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS), by Workman Publishing, Ouida Newton, Altair Peterson, Editors of Brain Quest, Workman Publishing, Jan. 20, 2026, $51 (ages 11-14)
Up your middle-school math, science and computer science games The Big Fat Middle School Stem 3-Book Boxed Set from Workman Publishing.
Perfect for homework help, study sessions, or when your textbook just doesn’t make any sense, this bundle of Big Fat Notebooks is the one-stop-shop for middle school STEM study guides. Together, these three bestselling books cover all the important STEM concepts middle schoolers need to know—from the Pythagorean Theorem to exponents, atoms to outer space, and binary code to Boolean expressions.
Big Fat Notebooks are packed with all the information you need for an entire year of middle school Math, Science, or Computer Science and Coding classes. Plus, they’re written in language that’s actually easy-to-understand, and full of colorful diagrams and hilarious doodles that help important information stick. Soon, you’ll be the smartest kid in class! —Synopsis provided by Workman Publishing
We are big fans of the Big Fat Notebook series from Workman Publishing. The series offers 16 accessible study guides for middle and high school subjects like Math, Science, U.S. History and ELA. Each one I’ve perused has been fantastic, and, more importantly, my kid has loved each one she’s gotten her hands on. And when she saw this STEM box set, she started salivating.
The books are designed to hold interest. With bright colors, doodles, step-by-step instructions and more, these are intended to get more than a quick look. You expect them to get used. They are great supplements to the classroom and offer another way of learning for kids who struggle with traditional methods.
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