Don't Mess with Science

Think you've got science all figured out? Think again!Young readers can discover the weird, wacky and incredible side of science in this hands-on, inspirational and accessible activity book, written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne.This practical and innovative full-colour book will show children science in a completely new light - and we're not just talking about optics! Inside you will find mind-blowing facts, genius science tricks, and awesome experiments to try. Readers will be ditching their preconceptions about physics, chemistry and biology, and sketching, writing, and drawing directly into the book. And if they make a mistake? That's just part of the fun!• Discover how music and science intersect by making your own instrument and music notation • Get arty with color theory-and check out some awesome optical illusions • Solve problems creatively with simple machines • Rediscover subjects such as astronomy, anatomy, and the periodic table in a completely new light.This book supports STEM learning, introducing key scientific concepts in new ways, including friction, magnetism, space science and human biology. These innovative, engaging approaches and will open children's eyes to a whole world of fun and possibilities within science! Featuring delightfully illustrations, it's perfect for readers aged 8+.

Anna Claybourne is an award-winning science writer, and has written many books for Usborne Publishing, A&C Black and Franklin Watts. She writes mainly non-fiction, covering topics such as science, art, wildlife and fashion, but has also published books about Shakespeare, myths and legends and retellings of literary classics. She is based in Edinburgh.

Shanarama is a writer and illustrator of Children's Books, who was born and bred in London, and is a self-confessed 'Childrens Book'-oholic! She has a background in Architecture and Film Set Design, which has greatly informed her storytelling abilities. In 2018 she was Runner-up in the Stratford Literary Festival Children's Book Competition. Shanarama works across a variety of genres and enjoys working with both traditional and digital tools, often combining pencil and graphite artwork with a sprinkling of digital magic. When not cooking up stories and illustrations, Shanarama can be found sketching and exploring the urban jungle: watching movies, weaving through galleries, and hanging out with her family and friends.

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