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The Usborne big book of science things to make and do

By Rebecca Gilpin

What makes flowers appear, paper helicopters spin and wizard’s brews bubble? Discover the science hiding everywhere.

hands-on colourful informative playful

Genres

Non-fiction Art

What is The Usborne big book of science things to make and do about?

Discover the science behind everyday wonders with more than 50 exciting experiments and activities. Make a bubbling wizard’s brew, create magic flowers, build panpipes, spin a paper helicopter and explore light, sound, movement, air and water. Each project uses simple materials and includes clear, illustrated instructions explaining what is happening. With colourful stickers to decorate your creations and links to online experiments, this hands-on book encourages children to investigate, make predictions and learn through playful scientific discovery.

About the author

Rebecca Gilpin is a talented author who has written many books for children, including exciting activity books and fun puzzles. She is best known for her work with Usborne Publishing, where she creates stories and activities that help children learn and enjoy reading. Rebecca loves to spark curiosity and creativity in young readers everywhere.

Pages

95 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2007

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