Author(s): Kris Hirschmann

Children's Non-Fiction

A crate has arrived and it’s packed with scientific objects from all around the world! Can you assemble them in time for the museum’s big opening? Among the spectacular pop-ups to build are a Mars rover, a Watt steam engine, the Wright Flyer, a robotic arm and a human skeleton.

In Lonely Planet Kids’ Build Your Own Science Museum, budding scientists can get creative and become an expert with hands-on STEAM activities. Perfect as a project with parents at home or with teachers in the classroom, all of the models featured in this book do not require any scissors or glue.

Stunning illustrations and fascinating facts bring the subject matter to life. Learn about the first scientific explorations in Ancient Egypt 5000 years ago, last century’s Space Race and issues that affect the planet today such as global warming.

Perfect for science fans of all ages, this follow-up to Build Your Own Dinosaur Museum and Build Your Own History Museum covers a wide range of exciting scientific content including:

What Is Science?
The Age of Steam
The Information Age
Flight
Planet Earth
Exploring Space
Electricity and Forces
The Human Body
Robotics and the Future
Science Quiz
Future Science

About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!