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Light & Sound: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for Light & Sound, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $13.99, median 18 reviews, average rating 4.5 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 25/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $11.19 – $16.99 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.5 |
| New releases (90 days) | 23% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 1% of the parent category Science, Nature & How It Works (2,587), one of the easier corners under it.
- 23% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 93% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
- Its review barrier is lower than in 74% of Books categories: the median best seller has only 18 reviews, so new books can chart with few.
Top 10 Light & Sound best sellers
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100,000 Whys - The Big Journey for Curious Kids: An Extraordinary Collection of Big Questions, Fascinating Answers, and Mind-Blowing Fun Facts for Smart Kids Ages 6–12
by Rayan Yale
- List rank#1
- Price$19.97
- Rating3.6
- Reviews932
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Physics in a Minute Kids Book: Fun and Educational Comic Adventures, Hands-On Activities, and Amazing Science Facts About Motion, Energy, Space, Gravity, Light, and Sound for Kids Ages 6–12
by SmartTrack Learning
- List rank#2
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews28
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100,000 Whys For Curious Boys: A Fun STEM Encyclopedia of Real Science for Bright, Curious Minds, Ages 6–12
by Brook Ellington
- List rank#3
- Price$21.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews60
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Quantum Physics for Kids: The Strangest Science in the Universe Explained Simply (STEM Books for Curious Kids)
by Max Finwise
- List rank#4
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.7
- Reviews172
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How Everything Works: Electricity, Technology, Engineering, Robotics, The Human Body, Ecosystems, Flight, Sound, and So Much More!
by Jamie Myers
- List rank#5
- Price$12.79
- Rating4.2
- Reviews155
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100,000 Whys for Kids: A Why Book for Kids 10–14 and Full-Color Visual Encyclopedia with Fun Facts for Young Learners About Science, Space, Animals, ... History, Inventions, and How the World Works
by editorial jaguan
- List rank#6
- Price$17.17
- Rating4.6
- Reviews105
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Fairy Tale Physics: Books 1-4
by Sarah Allen
- List rank#7
- Price$29.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews73
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The Wonder Of Thunder: Lessons From A Thunderstorm
by Sharon Purtill
- List rank#8
- Price$10.69
- Rating4.7
- Reviews403
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QUANTUM PHYSICS FOR KIDS 8-12: The Young Explorer's Guide to the Big Ideas of Our Universe. Discover Atoms, Light, & Energy Through Science Facts, Experiments, & Hands-On Activities for Curious Minds
by Pantheon Space Academy
- List rank#9
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews152
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Physics in a Minute Book for Kids: Fun Stories, Simple Explanations and Amazing Activities to Explore the World Around You (Smart Kids Universe)
by Tate Sinclair
- List rank#10
- Price$14.99
- Rating4.1
- Reviews10
FAQ
Is Light & Sound a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 25/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 18 reviews and sells for $13.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in Light & Sound?
The median best seller has 18 reviews, and 82% of them have fewer than 100.
What do Light & Sound best sellers cost?
The median price is $13.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $11.19 and $16.99.
Can new books break into Light & Sound?
23% 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.