How To Spaghettify Your Dog… and other science secrets of the universe
Publisher: Bloomsbury
It could be said that physics is the science of absolutely everything: clouds to cars, time to rainbows and rain to sandwiches. But, as a subject, it can seem a bit complicated – or, can it?
Fortunately, former physics teacher Hiba Noor Khan is here to explain crazy physics concepts from states of matter to friction, pressure and gravity as well as dark matter, space time, refraction and lots more. Featuring lovely, modern and inclusive high colour illustration from Harry Woodgate, How To Spaghettify Your Dog is a good introduction to physics, using relatable examples and humour throughout.
Even though this is a picture book, the concepts and some of the language in the book means that older primary children would still get a lot from it – indeed, it might be too advanced for children who would usually pick up a picture book for fun. There’s a good focus on space, and the book contains a lot of practical do-at-home experiments that don’t require complicated or expensive materials.
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