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Science School

30 Awesome STEM Experiments to Try at Home
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Science School by Laura Minter and Tia Williams is a children's book filled with fun and educational science experiments that can be done at home or in the classroom. It encourages young readers to explore and learn about scientific concepts through hands-on activities, fostering curiosity and a love for science. Each experiment is presented in an engaging and easy-to-follow manner, making it ideal for budding scientists.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to inspire young minds with engaging and fun science experiments. It's perfect for encouraging children to explore and learn about the world around them through hands-on activities that are both educational and entertaining.

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Perfect for budding scientists, this book covers: making slime; hot ice; baking soda fizz bombs; coloured milk; make your own crystals; and much more!

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Science School teaches children about the basic principles of science through 30 exciting experiments and crafts that can be done at home using everyday objects and materials around you.

Why do bubbles hold their shape? How does an electric circuit work? What makes popcorn pop? Can an egg bounce? If you thought that science could only be practised wearing white coats in a sterile laboratory, think again! This book offers a brilliant way to link the STEM/STEAM themes being taught at school back to your home in a fun and fascinating way. It is perfect for budding scientists who love to ask... 'why?'

Activities include making slime, baking-soda fizz, coloured celery, invisible ink, soda bottle ecosystem, and many more.

Designed to make science exciting and relatable to all children, the book is aimed at children aged 7–11 years old. Each project has easy-to-follow, illustrated scientific information explaining how the experiment works.

The book teaches children about crafting skills and features simple projects aimed at parents with little or no crafting experience. Most projects can be made with items already in the house.

AGES: 7 to 11

AUTHORS: Laura Minter and Tia Williams are two creative mums based in Sussex, UK. They started Little Button Diaries, their award-winning crafting and baking blog, in 2013 to show that having children doesn't mean you have to stop doing the things you love. Laura and Tia also write craft tutorials for craft superstore Hobbycraft and have written many books for GMC Publications, including The Superhero Craft Book, The Dinosaur Craft Book, The Mermaid Craft Book, The Horrible Craft Book and The Big Book of Dressing Up.

400 photographs, 50 illustrations

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Science School by Laura Minter and Tia Williams is praised for its engaging STEM experiments designed for children to try at home. Reviews highlight the book’s clear, step-by-step instructions complemented by photos and illustrations, making it accessible and fun for young readers. It is noted for using everyday household materials, which makes experimentation easy and cost-effective, while also offering simple science explanations to enhance understanding. The book is especially recommended for homeschooling and educational programmes, receiving commendation for encouraging children’s love for science through practical activities.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787081062

Publisher: Button Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Button Books

Illustration: Full-colour photographs

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Laura Minter and Tia Williams are two creative mums based in Sussex, UK. They started Little Button Diaries, their crafting and baking blog, in 2013 and its popularity has seen them blog for companies such as Paperchase, Laura Ashley, Halfords and Hobbycraft as well as contribute to The Sun and magazines including Creativity, Essentials and Mollie Makes. Tia has worked as an environmental adviser and studied Linguistics at university with a focus on child language acquisition and disorders. Laura was a primary school teacher and previously worked as a radio producer. All their prior careers have greatly informed the development of their blog and their books. Since 2016, they have written a variety of craft books for kids and parents such as; The Big Book of 100 Little Activities, The Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities, The Big Book of Dressing Up, The Pirate Craft Book, The Space Craft Book, The Superhero Craft Book, The Dinosaur Craft Book, The Mermaid Craft Book The Princess Craft Book, The Knight Craft Book and Mini Makers. Laura Minter and Tia Williams are two creative mums based in Sussex, UK. They started Little Button Diaries, their crafting and baking blog, in 2013 and its popularity has seen them blog for companies such as Paperchase, Laura Ashley, Halfords and Hobbycraft as well as contribute to The Sun and magazines including Creativity, Essentials and Mollie Makes. Tia has worked as an environmental adviser and studied Linguistics at university with a focus on child language acquisition and disorders. Laura was a primary school teacher and previously worked as a radio producer. All their prior careers have greatly informed the development of their blog and their books. Since 2016, they have written a variety of craft books for kids and parents such as; The Big Book of 100 Little Activities, The Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities, The Big Book of Dressing Up, The Pirate Craft Book, The Space Craft Book, The Superhero Craft Book, The Dinosaur Craft Book, The Mermaid Craft Book The Princess Craft Book, The Knight Craft Book and Mini Makers.

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