Fantastic Forces and Incredible Machines
Packed with amazing engineering facts and fun experiments
Published on 14. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-78312-346-9 (ISBN)
Description
Instead of getting bored at home, why not investigate how things work and become an extraordinary engineer?
This book is packed with over 30 fun and educational experiments that will engage key Stage 2 children who are stuck at home. Discover how to make paperclips float in air, design a skyscraper, construct a super submarine, experiment with gears and springs, and much more!
This amazing STEM book is perfect for children aged 8 and over, who want to learn to distinguish their racks from your ratchets and their cams from your cranks.
The STEM editorial consultant is Georgette Yakman, founding researcher and creator of the integrative STEAM framework.
This book is packed with over 30 fun and educational experiments that will engage key Stage 2 children who are stuck at home. Discover how to make paperclips float in air, design a skyscraper, construct a super submarine, experiment with gears and springs, and much more!
This amazing STEM book is perfect for children aged 8 and over, who want to learn to distinguish their racks from your ratchets and their cams from your cranks.
The STEM editorial consultant is Georgette Yakman, founding researcher and creator of the integrative STEAM framework.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Illustrations
clr photos and illus
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78312-346-9 (9781783123469)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Nick Arnold is the author of many science books for children, including a bestselling series of yucky but entertaining science facts. When he is not writing, Nick spends his time giving talks to children in bookshops, schools and libraries.
Content
Introduction to STEM and Engineering * Forces * On the Move * Magnetic and Electrical Energy * Materials * Building Basics * Arches, Pillars * Bridges and Tunnels * Ramps and Wedges * Levers and Pulleys * Wheels * Gears * Racks and Ratchets * Springs * Engines * Cars * Ships * Submarines and Hovercraft * Aircraft * Helicopters * Space Rockets * Environmental Engineering * Chemical Engineering * Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering * Fluids * Industry * Electrical Engineering * Mining * Nuclear * Computers * Ocean * Space Craft * Glossary and Index.