Science and History Project Book: 300 step-by-step fun science experiments and history craft projects for home learning and school study - Softcover

This title includes 300 step-by-step fun science experiments and history craft projects for home learning and school study. It introduces scientific principles through practical example - build a live ant colony in glass, grow plants from seeds, learn how ships float, why volcanoes erupt, and all about the world's tides. It aids better understanding of the past with creative model-making, costumes, crafts and authentic recipes to cook and eat - fashion an Indian sari, build a Native American canoe and bake Viking bread. Every project is shown step by step with easy-to-follow instructions, and with over 1700 fabulous photographs, diagrams and maps to inform and inspire. It will provide young scientists and historians aged 8 to 12 with hours of fun and creative learning. This extensive collection of projects and experiments covers an array of subjects, including the oceans, weather and earthquakes; plants, soil and insects; and transportation. It also explores the day-to-day lives of past civilizations, including how they built their homes, what they ate and what they wore. Learn about ancient inventions and technological advances, including a Sumerian coracle and a Greek shield. Re-create the arts, customs and entertainments of the past - everything from an Egyptian wall painting to a Viking lucky charm.

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.

The consulting editor, Rachel Halstead, received a BA (Hons) in History from University College London and a secondary education PGCE in History (with English as a second language) from Durham University. Since then, Rachel has been a teacher and she is now head of the History department and deputy in the Humanities faculty. She teaches from year 7 up to A-level at year 13, so her teaching covers a wide range, from the early Romans up to the early 1990s.

Struan Reid is an archeologist and historian who has written a number of educational and reference books for children. His previously published works include Hands-On History Projects: Clothes (Southwater).