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Tabletop Scientist -- the Science of Air Projects and Experiments with Air and Flight

By Steve Parker

Can air really make things fly, float and zoom? Build clever gadgets to uncover its hidden forces.

hands-on informative engaging illustrated

Genres

Non-fiction

What is Tabletop Scientist -- the Science of Air Projects and Experiments with Air and Flight about?

Explore the science of air through exciting hands-on projects and experiments. Build a wind turbine, hovercraft, barometer, glider and other simple devices while discovering how air pressure, airflow and resistance work. Clear explanations reveal why things fly, float and move, and introduce the forces that shape flight. Packed with photographs, diagrams and practical activities, this book encourages young scientists to investigate everyday phenomena, make predictions and test their ideas safely at home or in the classroom.

About the author

Steve Parker is a British author who loves writing exciting science and nature books for children. He has written over 300 books, including 'Science Crazy' and 'The Human Body Book'. Steve enjoys making complicated topics fun and easy to understand, helping young readers discover the wonders of the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2013

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