Description
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Royal Society's Young Person's Book Prize
Be a SCIENCE MAKER by experimenting, tinkering and building to discover the wonders of science!
Learn all about STATES OF MATTER by following in the footsteps of famous scientists, artists and inventors.
- Turn salt water into drinking water with Mária Telkes' brilliant invention
- Be inspired by sculptor Néle Azevedo to create melting ice people
- Make ice cream using ice and salt like inventor Nancy Johnson, and much more!
Each title in this series contains ten 'makes', prompted by featured profiles of great scientists, artists and engineers. Children will learn about and create the experiments and builds that have led to world-changing discoveries, amazing machines and inspiring artworks. Perfect for KS2 science and technology classes aged 9 and up.
Table of Contents
- 1: Making changes
- 2: Chocolate art
- 3: Summer slushies
- 4: Crayon creations
- 5: Instant ice cream
- 6: Glue gun art
- 7: Melting ice people
- 8: Desert cooler
- 9: Save your life at sea
- 10: Evaporation art
- 11: Recycled paper
- 12: Glossary and further information
- 13: Index
