Science Maker Book
Published on 14. June 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-78493-260-2 (ISBN)
Description
The perfect boredom-buster for when you're trapped indoors. Keep your kids entertained with science!
From understanding the mysterious Mobius strip to learning about constellations on your bedroom ceiling, this hands-on science book is full of fascinating scientific facts and over 40 fun, educational projects and activities to make and do. From a building a 'candypult' made from marshmallow to a smartphone boom box, an unbreakable egg or a 'bug-o-scope', there are loads of amazingly fun projects to be made using materials found around the house. With step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and high quality photography, there is little to no adult help needed, making this hands-on book perfect for use in the home or classroom.
From understanding the mysterious Mobius strip to learning about constellations on your bedroom ceiling, this hands-on science book is full of fascinating scientific facts and over 40 fun, educational projects and activities to make and do. From a building a 'candypult' made from marshmallow to a smartphone boom box, an unbreakable egg or a 'bug-o-scope', there are loads of amazingly fun projects to be made using materials found around the house. With step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and high quality photography, there is little to no adult help needed, making this hands-on book perfect for use in the home or classroom.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 190 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78493-260-2 (9781784932602)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Rob Beattie is a professional writer and life-long camper and angler. He has written numerous titles on a wide range of outdoor activities, including: The Pocket Survival Guide, The Campsite Companion: All You Need to Know for Life in the Great Outdoors, The Boating Companion: All You Need to Know for Life on the Open Water, and The Fishing Handbook (published in the UK as 101 Golden Rules of Fishing). All have been published internationally and translated into several languages. He lives in the seaside city of Brighton, England.
Content
page 6 Science makes the world go round
page 8 Paper stairs
page 10 Invisible ink
page 11 Mobius mystery
page 12 Fish wallpaper
page 14 Recycled crayons
page 16 Crafty compass
page 19 Secret Jewellery
page 22 Coded messages
page 24 Heavenly music
page 26 The pipes of pan
page 27 Smartphone boom box
page 28 Ring them bells
page 30 Playin' the blues
page 32 Clucking cup
page 34 Chocolate pictures
page 36 D-I-Y ice cream
page 38 Vinegar volcano
page 41 Jelly that glows in the dark!
page 44 Marble dairy butter
page 46 Perfect pinch pot
page 48 Bubbleapalooza
page 52 Glass garden
page 56 Stars above
page 58 Quicksand goo
page 60 Bug-O-Scope
page 61 Rain Gauge
page 62 Amazing avocado
page 64 Blooming colors
page 66 Pirate powerboat
page 69 Floating circle
page 70 Magnetic train
page 72 CD hovercraft
page 74 Candypult
page 77 Hopalong frog
page 80 Bottle diver
page 82 Rubber band car
page 86 Wingless plane
page 87 Fish in a bowl
page 88 Vanishing rainbow
page 89 Spiral mobile
page 90 Exploding ninja stick bomb
page 92 Unbreakable Egg
page 94 Glossary
page 96 Index
page 8 Paper stairs
page 10 Invisible ink
page 11 Mobius mystery
page 12 Fish wallpaper
page 14 Recycled crayons
page 16 Crafty compass
page 19 Secret Jewellery
page 22 Coded messages
page 24 Heavenly music
page 26 The pipes of pan
page 27 Smartphone boom box
page 28 Ring them bells
page 30 Playin' the blues
page 32 Clucking cup
page 34 Chocolate pictures
page 36 D-I-Y ice cream
page 38 Vinegar volcano
page 41 Jelly that glows in the dark!
page 44 Marble dairy butter
page 46 Perfect pinch pot
page 48 Bubbleapalooza
page 52 Glass garden
page 56 Stars above
page 58 Quicksand goo
page 60 Bug-O-Scope
page 61 Rain Gauge
page 62 Amazing avocado
page 64 Blooming colors
page 66 Pirate powerboat
page 69 Floating circle
page 70 Magnetic train
page 72 CD hovercraft
page 74 Candypult
page 77 Hopalong frog
page 80 Bottle diver
page 82 Rubber band car
page 86 Wingless plane
page 87 Fish in a bowl
page 88 Vanishing rainbow
page 89 Spiral mobile
page 90 Exploding ninja stick bomb
page 92 Unbreakable Egg
page 94 Glossary
page 96 Index