Publisher details

Author: Alom Shaha
Publisher: Scribe
Genre: Children’s Non-Fiction
Released: 30 April, 2018
ISBN: 9781925321890

Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder

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Synopsis

Why does the . . . ? What is . . . ? How does . . . ? Don’t worry if you don’t know the answers, you soon will! Every child can be a scientist with the help of Mr Shaha and his recipes for wonder!Turn a rainy day at home or a walk in the park into a chance to experiment. All you need are a few simple items from your kitchen cupboards — and the power of curiosity!Learn about sound by making wine glasses sing, investigate chemical reactions with vitamin-powered rockets, and explore Newton’s Third Law by making balloon-driven cars.Written by a science teacher and dad, Mr Shaha’s Recipes for Wonder gives clear, step-by-step instructions for over 15 experiments. Whether you’re a science star or just starting out, it will help you inspire young people to learn.Get the whole family joining in around the table, as you transform your kitchen into a laboratory!

About the author

Alom Shaha

Alom Shaha was born in Bangladesh but grew up in London. A parent, teacher, science writer, and filmmaker, he has spent most of his professional life trying to share his passion for science and education with the public. Alom has produced, directed, and appeared in a number of television programmes for broadcasters such as the BBC, and has received fellowships from the National Endowment for Science, Technology, and the Arts (NESTA) and the Nuffield Foundation. He has represented his community as an elected politician and volunteered at a range of charitable organisations. He teaches at a comprehensive school in London and writes for a number of print and online publications, including The Guardian.