Outdoor Activity Lab 2nd Edition

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.