
The Simple Science Activity Book
20 Things to Make and Do at Home to Learn About Science
Jane Bull(Author)
DK Children (Publisher)
Published on 6. July 2023
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-0-241-60389-5 (ISBN)
Description
Little crafters will become little scientists as they explore, experiment, make, and create their way through every STEAM project.
Learn through play with this hands-on crafty science book that introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects.
The Simple Science Activity Book contains more than 20 fun-filled craft projects, each accompanied by a 'What's the science?' section explaining how key scientific concepts work. Children can enjoy getting stuck in and learn how to make a toy raft and discover what makes their boat float, or how to create an ice sculpture and learn about the changing states of solids and liquids. They'll discover the world around them like they've never seen it before!
This hands-on science activity book for children offers:
- Over 20 activities that are easy for children aged 5-7 to do on their own, with only a handful of steps requiring an adult to help.
- A range of different projects, including art, photography, crafts, cooking, and gardening, all using everyday objects found in and around the home.
- An introduction to key skills like problem-solving, observation, and hands-on learning through fun scientific experiments.
With The Simple Science Activity Book, difficult concepts like buoyancy, gravity, and aerodynamics become meaningful and accessible to young children through play. Award winning author Jane Bull combines art, craft, and cooking activities with solid scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and maths are all around us - and in everything we make and do!
Learn through play with this hands-on crafty science book that introduces inquisitive children to the wonders of science through craft projects with everyday objects.
The Simple Science Activity Book contains more than 20 fun-filled craft projects, each accompanied by a 'What's the science?' section explaining how key scientific concepts work. Children can enjoy getting stuck in and learn how to make a toy raft and discover what makes their boat float, or how to create an ice sculpture and learn about the changing states of solids and liquids. They'll discover the world around them like they've never seen it before!
This hands-on science activity book for children offers:
- Over 20 activities that are easy for children aged 5-7 to do on their own, with only a handful of steps requiring an adult to help.
- A range of different projects, including art, photography, crafts, cooking, and gardening, all using everyday objects found in and around the home.
- An introduction to key skills like problem-solving, observation, and hands-on learning through fun scientific experiments.
With The Simple Science Activity Book, difficult concepts like buoyancy, gravity, and aerodynamics become meaningful and accessible to young children through play. Award winning author Jane Bull combines art, craft, and cooking activities with solid scientific learning, showing children that science, technology, engineering, art, and maths are all around us - and in everything we make and do!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 284 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
610 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-60389-5 (9780241603895)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
07/2023
1st Edition
DK Children
€5.99
Available for download
Previous edition

Book
11/2018
DK Children
€31.13
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Person
Award-winning author Jane Bull creates fresh, original, and energetic designs that inspire people to get crafty. She has had many years of experience working on craft books that are packed with fantastic ideas and projects to create, including Made by Me, Stitch by Stitch, Crafty Creatures, and Crafty Dolls.