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Chemistry (Science Studies, Books): Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Chemistry (Science Studies, Books), updated Nov 1, 2026: median price $12.47, median 144 reviews, average rating 4.7 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 28/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $9.55 – $15.91 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.7 |
| New releases (90 days) | 13% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 6% of the parent category Science Studies (2,323), one of the easier corners under it.
Top 10 Chemistry best sellers
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The Elements Book: A Visual Periodic Table Encyclopedia for Kids (DK Our World in Pictures)
by DK
- List rank#1
- Price$10.78
- Rating4.9
- Reviews2,901
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Lift-the-Flap Periodic Table: An Interactive Usborne Book About the 118 Elements for Children (Ages 7-10) (See Inside)
by Alice James
- List rank#2
- Price$8.39
- Rating4.8
- Reviews150
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See Inside How Things Work: A Usborne Flap Book Revealing Car Engines, Submarines, and Machines for Kids (Ages 6-9)
by Conrad Mason
- List rank#3
- Price$15.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews120
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Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf: A Bold Watercolor Collage About Trees, Roots, and Nature for Kids (Ages 4-8)
by Lois Ehlert
- List rank#4
- Price$11.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews313
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Awesome Science Experiments for Kids: 100+ Fun STEM / STEAM Projects and Why They Work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids)
by Crystal Chatterton
- List rank#5
- Price$12.47
- Rating4.7
- Reviews15,598
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Organic Chemistry for Babies: A STEM Learning Book for Babies from the #1 Science Author for Kids (Gifts for Toddlers, Teachers, and Med School Students) (Baby University)
by Chris Ferrie
- List rank#6
- Price$7.13
- Rating4.8
- Reviews1,555
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The Radium Girls: Young Readers' Edition: The Scary but True Story of the Poison that Made People Glow in the Dark
by Kate Moore
- List rank#7
- Price$6.79
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,268
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Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements: Understanding the Building Blocks of Everything
by Jon Chad
- List rank#8
- Price$9.17
- Rating4.8
- Reviews273
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100,000 Whys for Smart Kids - The Ultimate Book: A Colorful Children's Encyclopedia Filled With Big Questions and Amazing Answers to Boost Learning and Inspire Curious Minds
by Tara Blanton
- List rank#10
- Price$19.97
- Rating4.3
- Reviews21
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FAQ
Is Chemistry a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 28/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 144 reviews and sells for $12.47.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Chemistry?
The median best seller has 144 reviews, and 41% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Chemistry best sellers cost?
The median price is $12.47; half of the best sellers are priced between $9.55 and $15.91.
Can new books break into Chemistry?
13% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.