{"product_id":"outdoor-science","title":"Outdoor Science","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 6 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGetting started 8 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRainbow machine 10 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAir and smoke cannon 14 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBubble science 18 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePizza-box oven 22 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCloud magnets 26 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHot and cool colors 30 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCompost in a bottle 34 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRainbow kite 38 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHomemade slushies 42 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnt farm fun 46 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMini fire extinguisher 50 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDIY wind vane 52 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMud bombs 56 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eColor-changing petals 60 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMelted crayon art 64 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDIY quicksand 66 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShadow artwork 70 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStick slingshot 74 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSolar still 78 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMandala coasters 92 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScrap vegetables 96 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSand volcano 100 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEgg drop challenge 104 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMini microscope 108 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFlower power 110 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFractal prints 114 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWater clock 118 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGlossary 122 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the authors 126 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAcknowledgements 126\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Minter \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e Tia Williams\u003c\/b\u003e are two creative mums based in Sussex, UK. They started Little Button Diaries, their crafting and baking blog, in 2013 and its popularity has seen them blog for companies such as Paperchase, Laura Ashley, Halfords and Hobbycraft as well as contributing to The Sun and magazines including Creativity, Essentials and Mollie Makes. Tia has worked as an environmental adviser and studied Linguistics at university with a focus on child language acquisition and disorders. Laura was a primary school teacher and previously worked as a radio producer. Their previous careers have greatly informed the development of their blog and their books. Since 2016, they have written a variety of craft books for kids and parents such as \u003ci\u003eScience School, Kitchen Science, The Big Book of 100 Little Activities\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of 100 Outdoor Activities\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewww.littlebuttondiaries.com Instagram @littlebuttondiaries (32.5k followers) Twitter @LButtonDiaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a bright, vibrant book that contains thirty experiments, each based on STEM principles, that you can try at home using everyday materials, most of which you are likely to already have in the cupboard. Each experiment has a list of items and\/or ingredients you will need, together with clear, concise and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, illustrated with photographs...This is a great fun way to introduce children to science theories but also to encourage outdoor play without the need to purchase expensive equipment.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Armadillo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A brilliant book to inspire curiosity in science through a range of fun scientific activities.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e@father_teacher_reader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful resource for anyone involved in outdoor learning or who wants to take their science lessons outdoors...There will be some familiar activities...but also a variety of new and novel ideas...Each experiment is covered in good detail with full colour pictures and diagrams to help you plan out your lessons...The book contains 30 different activities, many...can be adapted to your own particular setting or location which makes it very flexible and easy to use. Each activity also has a 'Science made simple' section where the science behind the experiment is explained, this is perfect for children using the book on their own but also for the non science specialists looking for a child friendly explanation.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSATIPS Outdoor Learning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It encourages children aged 5-11 to be curious about science while enjoying creating some fun garden-based experiments.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy Thrifty Life by Cassie Fairy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A range of brilliant, hands-on, creative, curious and messy experiments for inquisitive minds...Most of the experiments involve easily-sourced or inexpensively bought household equipment. The style of the book is eye-catching; each experiment is explained over multiple large, glossy four pages and features some bold full size photographs for real life comparisons as well as clearly sequenced numbered steps, lists of resources needed and clearly visual drawn diagrams with the science behind the experiment concisely explained, so the purpose of the activity and the learning behind it is always part of the fun.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading Zone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"an absolutely brilliant collection of 30 STEM experiments that can be done right in your home. The illustrations are vibrant and engaging, perfectly complementing the fun and educational book...a wonderful resource for schools...Each experiment is explained brilliantly and fabulously illustrated, making it accessible for all learners and readers.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e@includive_childrens_books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you are looking for a resource of nature-related activities and crafts, to encourage children to develop their curiosity about the science of nature and natural phenomena, this could well fit the bill...Illustrated with photographs of a diverse group of child investigators, and with step-by-step instructions, the practical projects all begin with a needs list and conclude with a 'science made simple' explanation...It's a great way to encourage children to be observologists from an early age...This is a book for family collections, one to encourage children to set their screens aside and enjoy the outdoors.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRed Reading Hub\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We really liked how easy these experiments are to set up at home, without needing a whole list of equipment, or a lot of experience...they are fun ideas that kids can really enjoy - while learning at the same time...It takes you on a journey of scientific discoveries in your garden or outside space that will have you in awe of how exciting science can be.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the Playroom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book would be a great resource for homeschool families, or for any parents who are looking for simple and meaningful outdoor activities to try with the kids...time spent outside is so important and the ideas from this book allow you to mix it up with something new and different.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrunchy Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Science is designed to encourage children to be curious about the science of the natural world and to boost their scientific knowledge through an array of exciting outdoor experiments and activities. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBubble science\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePizza-box oven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnt farm fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunscreen painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelted crayon art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd loads more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom plant growth, weather patterns and habitats to stars and chemical reactions, children will take an active role in their learning by engaging with the many fun projects included in a fun and memorable way. More than just an educational textbook, this book adopts a hands-on approach suited for all the family so that children can observe natural phenomena, conduct experiments and interact with the environment while bonding with their loved ones. All the projects featured are suitable for beginners, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren will be able to get excited about all things science and burst any bouts of boredom by stepping outside and discovering what the natural world has to offer! 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