A science book makes a brilliant birthday gift or Christmas stocking filler. You can pair up a book with a magnifying glass ( we like this one from Learning Resources ), a little notebook and pen, a magnet set or even a mini science kit to make a fun, inexpensive and slightly unusual gift. I’ve…
The Big Book of Kids Activities: 500 Projects That Are The Bestest, Funnest Ever is now available to preorder! This monster book has 500 brilliant kids activities sure to keep kids entertained all year long. My contribution to this immense book is a couple of chapters on space science experiments taken from This IS Rocket…
As a mother of two daughters ( and two sons ) and someone who has always loved science, I am passionate about educating all my children about how women have been responsible for many of the world’s most groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Books are a wonderful way to learn about inspirational women, so I’ve pulled together…
Did you know my book, GROSS SCIENCE, is available to order now? Gross Science is jam packed full of deliciously disgusting science activities for kids including these delicious tasting, but gross looking jelly fake scabs! Why do you get a scab? As soon as you cut your skin, platelets jump to the rescue. They stick…
I’m very excited to tell you about my new book! Reach for the Stars is the first in a new series of science books for kids. The book tells the story of Zach and Charlotte, two best friends who take an imaginary journey into space. They encounter lots of problems and challenges along the way…
Everyone loves an icky, sticky experiment, so I’ve pulled together my favourite gross science experiments. I also have some exciting news at the bottom of the post about my new book, Gross Science Experiments. Make fake blood, pretend scabs, model the digestive system and more science to make you say “YUCK”! Gross Science Experiments for…
We’re super excited today to be sharing an activity from the wonderful new book Create Your Own Happy by Becky Goddard-Hill and Penny Alexander today. The book is a fantastic mix of easy to read facts about how to be happy and simple but fun activities to improve happiness for yourself and others. The book presents research…
Did you know I released a new book a couple of months ago? This Is Rocket Science includes 70 fun experiments for kids (and adults ) showing you how to use everyday items like bottles, cardboard, glue and tape to build awesome rocket ships, paper spinners and mobile rocket launch pads, all while learning about the…
I’m very excited to tell you that my brand new space science book This Is Rocket Science is now available to buy from Amazon. This IS Rocket Science – Space Science Book This Is Rocket Science includes 70 fun experiments for kids (and adults ) showing you how to use everyday items like bottles, cardboard, glue…
Did you know Science Sparks now has a book as well as hundreds of activity ideas here on the website? You can download a sample activity from the book by clicking the image below. It includes complete instructions and extra Maths and English ideas too. Download a sample activity To give you an idea of the…
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