Outdoor Activity Lab by Robert Winston

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
Proud to be B-Corp

Our business meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. In short, we care about people and the planet.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free delivery in Australia
  • Supporting authors with AuthorSHARE
  • 100% recyclable packaging
  • Proud to be a B Corp – A Business for good

Outdoor Activity Lab by Robert Winston

Step outside and discover the science that surrounds you!

This fun fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding boffins explore the science in their own surroundings. Using household items, construct a water rocket and blast it skywards to learn about air pressure, or blow giant, long-lasting bubbles to reveal how surface tension works. Make a wormery and observe worms tunnelling, then build a diamond kite and discover the key to aerodynamics.

Jam-packed with striking photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail, Outdoor Activity Lab will make young scientists excited from the get-go! Featuring a foreword by Robert Winston, the book gives a clear 'how it works' explanation for each project, revealing the fascinating science behind it, along with real-world examples that show everyday science in action.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your safety goggles and get stuck in to discover:

-25 outdoor experiments that appeal to young readers aged 9+
-All materials used are inexpensive and easy-to-find
-Crystal-clear instructions are easy-to-follow
-Educational mix of science-themed craft activities and experiments
-Clear explanation of how and why each experiment works

Outdoor Activity Lab is perfect for inspiring young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts to discover nature, weather, water, earth and sky. The real-world examples provide a context to better understand the scientific principles underlying each experiment young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, this sensational science book for kids takes readers out of the house on a journey to better understand their world - and beyond.

From the world of weather to water power, nature watching to giant bubbles, this is a must-have science book for every young scientist who is curious about their surroundings, with something for everyone to learn and love!

Lord Robert Winston is Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London. Robert is one of a kind - a world-renowned scientist who has combined groundbreaking academic work with an ability to communicate ideas and understanding to the general public.
SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780241582732
ISBN 10 0241582733
Title Outdoor Activity Lab
Author Robert Winston
Series Dk Activity Lab
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Year published 2022-06-02
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.