How To Be A Scientist by Steve Mould

How To Be A Scientist by Steve Mould is a DK science book for children, created with the help of a science presenter and comedian. It introduces the skills involved in becoming a scientist, moving beyond the idea that science is only about lab coats and test tubes.

The book focuses on observing the world and working out how it functions. Alongside simple experiments for children to try, it encourages readers to think like a scientist and to ask questions such as why pineapple jelly does not set, how to grow crystals, and how a black-and-white image turns to colour. Each concept is presented as a starting point, prompting children to explore further ways to test what they have learned.

Key details

• Children’s science book from DK
• Written by Steve Mould
• Explores skills and ways of thinking used by scientists
• Includes simple science experiments for children to try
• Uses questions, games and real-life scenarios to make ideas relevant

Synopsis

How To Be A Scientist shows children that science is about curiosity, observation and testing ideas. Through simple experiments, fun questions, science games and real-life scenarios, it introduces scientific concepts and encourages readers to keep investigating by finding new ways to test what they discover.