Get ready to learn, discover and have hands-on fun with science in this fun and cosy interactive story!
Ever wondered how boats float? Or which birds gather in your garden? Do you know what makes the perfect cake a perfect cake? Or how to make your own musical instrument?
When Luke and Ruby head to Nanny and Grandad’s house for their mid-term break, they discover their grandparents’ old science notebooks. But it turns out that science isn’t just about blowing things up! With the help of Nanny and Grandad, they discover the role science plays in the world around them, whether that be birdwatching, telephone making, plant growing and beyond. They write all of it down in their new science notebook.
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Dr Shane is a scientist. He loves to use his imagination, to do experiments and play, and to figure out how the world works. He works at University College Dublin where he does research and teaches students who enjoy science. Shane enjoys going on the radio to talk about science. He and his students run a science and music programme for children with the National Concert Hall called Quavers to Quadratics. In 2022, Shane and his friend Declan wrote a storybook for children called Peigí's Adventures in Science.
Sayani Mukherjee is a Dublin-based children's book illustrator from India, known for her whimsical, textured artwork and expressive characters. Her work celebrates nature, emotion, and imagination, and has earned awards like the Nautilus Gold and Purple Dragonfly.
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