With a foreword by Robert Winston, this fun, fact-filled book is brimming with exciting outdoor experiments to help budding boffins explore the science in their own surroundings.
Using easy-to-find household items, you can make giant bubbles to reveal how surface tension works, construct a water rocket and blast it skyward to learn about Newton’s law of physics, discover how mushrooms grow by cultivating mycelium, and make your own barometer to measure atmospheric pressure … and much more!
Great photography, succinct step-by-step instructions, and rigorous attention to detail will make young scientists excited from the get-go. There is 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.
With 25 amazing projects to inspire young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts, Outdoor Activity Lab takes readers out of the house on a journey to better understand their world—perfect for every young scientist curious about the world.