Outdoor Activity Lab
Step outside and discover the science that surrounds you!
This fun fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding boffins explore the science in their own surroundings. Using household items, construct a water rocket and blast it skywards to learn about air pressure, or blow giant, long-lasting bubbles to reveal how surface tension works. Make a wormery and observe worms tunnelling, then build a diamond kite and discover the key to aerodynamics.
Jam-packed with striking photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail, Outdoor Activity Lab will make young scientists excited from the get-go! Featuring a foreword by Robert Winston, the book gives a clear 'how it works' explanation for each project, revealing the fascinating science behind it, along with real-world examples that show everyday science in action.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your safety goggles and get stuck in to discover:
-25 outdoor experiments that appeal to young readers aged 9+
-All materials used are inexpensive and easy-to-find
-Crystal-clear instructions are easy-to-follow
-Educational mix of science-themed craft activities and experiments
-Clear explanation of how and why each experiment works
Outdoor Activity Lab is perfect for inspiring young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts to discover nature, weather, water, earth and sky. The real-world examples provide a context to better understand the scientific principles underlying each experiment young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, this sensational science book for kids takes readers out of the house on a journey to better understand their world - and beyond.
From the world of weather to water power, nature watching to giant bubbles, this is a must-have science book for every young scientist who is curious about their surroundings, with something for everyone to learn and love!