Hello Misty,
I talked to some Science colleagues of mine and they suggested the following:

1. From an Earth Sciences and Physics teacher- "Surly You're Joking, Mr. Feynman". This is available as a PDF free download. Just Google it.

2. From a Middle School Biology teacher- "I Witness" books about various topics that may spark interest in topics in Science. Also, Google "100 Science Experiments" and there are tons of interesting and fun Science based activities that actually get young people to practice Science and think Scientifically.

3. Also from a Middle School Science teacher-
Go to the NSTA website and you can find a store with good resources http://www.nsta.org/store/.

All say that working with and reading about Science together and doing experiments is a good way to interest kids.

Hope this helps!

Check out the Flavia de Luce mysteries by Alan Bradley. The delightful protagonist is a spunky 11-year-old detective and accomplished amateur chemist. Very smart, funny writing that's infused with lots of enthusiasm for science.

The books might be above her reading level, but I know I would've loved 'em when I was her age. Although each one is a murder mystery, there's truly no violence and everything is handled in a light, funny manner.

A lot of sci-fi sneaks good science in there somewhere. Physics comes up a lot in Heinlein's "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress."

Apart from the other suggestions here, she might want to check out "The Cartoon Guide To _______" and "The Manga Guide To _______." Great series.

Also great:
http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Story-Earth-Jay-Hosler/dp/0809094762/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311718836&sr=1-1

It's not a book, but my 10- and 13-year-olds LOVE PBS's Rough Science series, which presents a group of scientists with a new set of challenges each week (e.g, gold panning, making metal detectors, etc). Some of the episodes are on Netflix and can be checked out from the Seattle library (both DVD & digital media). Here are a couple companion websites: http://www.pbs.org/weta/roughscience/series/
http://www.open2.net/roughscience/

My kids also enjoy magazines like Ask (for somewhat younger kids), Odyssey, and Ranger Rick. I think the thrill of getting something in the mail, combined with the graphics and smaller volume size of magazines makes these appealing.

I have to agree with the field trip/museum approach, but it doesn't have to be just a pay at the door experience. There are lots of free lectures, meet at the shore with a ranger, volunteer with a group to monitor a stream, raise a puppy for service dog programs, turn your back yard into a hummingbird heaven by planting a some attracting plants and keeping a couple of nectar feeders clean and filled year round, learn to use tools by working on building projects with an adult, take a free ride in the Young Eagles program of the EAA, so many things to do.

The process of getting interested in science is simply having the moment of experience where the mind queries (and hopefully the voice speaks) "Why?" or "How come... ?" Hands on, eyes on, ears listening, brain engaged experiences get the questions flowing and that is what makes seeking information from books a preferred activity.

The way to get your daughter to those experiences is to do it together with her. You have a few more precious years where doing stuff with parents is still possible (before she gets to the point where hanging out with your folks is considered too confining). If she develops real focused interests in any one area, then finding her a mentor in that area is a great idea. Don't overlook your immediate neighborhood or adult friends as great mentors, there may be specialties there that you are not even aware of.

A friend of mine is an expert in animal training and behavior and uses her large parrots in educational presentations. One neighborhood youngster expressed real interest in her birds and has (with parents' permission) been visiting her home and learning to work with them for a couple of years. He is now not much older than your daughter and is quite adept at confidently handling these large birds (that can be quite intimidating to many people), reading their body language and adjusting his methods as bird-experienced adults do to communicate effectively with them.

"Contact" by Carl Sagan

Instead of a book, Misty, I'd take her on some field trips to Science Museums, tide pools, that sort of thing. Or have her watch Bill Nye the science guy.

The other things you can do is give her some money and turn her loose in a bookstore with the money earmarked for "science and natural history".

Keep in mind, though, that some people aren't that interested in science, and books can be a turn-off.

Hope this helps,

Margit@MargitCrane.com