Science Experiments - Loads Of Explosively Fun Activities To Do by Robert Winston

Science Experiments - Loads Of Explosively Fun Activities To Do by Robert Winston is an award-winning science book for children aged 9–11. It presents hands-on projects across a broad mix of subjects, from forces and motion to matter and materials, as well as how things grow in the natural world.

Created with home learning in mind, it explains how the scientific method works through practical activities. The experiments vary in difficulty, starting with quick, simple tasks and progressing to more challenging projects that also cover areas such as electricity and magnetism. Each activity is set out with step-by-step instructions and a clear explanation of the science behind it, supported by more than 350 photos and illustrations.

Key details

• By Robert Winston
• For children aged 9–11
• Hands-on experiments with step-by-step instructions and scientific explanations
• Topics include forces and motion, matter and materials, electricity and magnetism, and the natural world
• Illustrated with more than 350 photos and illustrations
• Winner of The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2012

Synopsis

This book invites children to investigate a wide range of scientific ideas by carrying out experiments at home, while learning how the scientific method works in practice. Activities are designed for different ability levels, moving from quick experiments to trickier projects that explore key topics through practical work. Example projects include making crystals, launching a bottle rocket, and creating a home-made radio.