Solved by Science - How to Stop a T. Rex From Eating Your Socks (Solved by Science)
Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant biology experiments.
Rescue your favourite football socks from a dinosaur! Help Granny grow her lunch … in space! Save Mothers’ Day with an epic rainbow bouquet!
Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of biology.
Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout!
What are you waiting for? Brian the T. rex is getting hungry …
Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Bradley.
BOOK 1 OUT NOW: How to Save Your Granny From a Runaway Train (physics)
COMING SOON: How to Make Diamonds From Your Pencils (chemistry)
Experiments in How to Stop a T. rex From Eating Your Socks:
• Dyed celery • Model heart • Seed bombs • Giant gummy sweets • Worm farm • Model lung • Model hand • Marshmallow pulse detector • Mirror optical illusion • Sandwich bag digestion • Dissolving eggshells • Growing amazing-shaped plants • Sense of smell test • Soil layers • Soil test
Praise for How to Save Your Granny From a Runaway Train (Book 1 in the Solved by Science series): -
“fun and accessible” – The Bookseller -
“Packed with step-by-step experiments and plenty of humour, it sneaks real science into wild adventures […] great for home, school, or anywhere else you fancy blowing children’s minds with a bit of everyday science.” – School Reading List -
“The perfect way to make learning a hands-on adventure […] and to keep holiday boredom at bay.” – Lancashire Evening Post -
“An absolutely genius book.” – Tom Griffiths, Check ‘Em Out Books -
“This is just perfect for the summer holidays […] definitely going to be on my Christmas shopping list for friends’ children this year!” – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination -