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Giant dino footprints, self-destructing plastic and spiders spotted on Mars (or are they?).
SUMMER SCIENCE WATER LAB!
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Blow a bubble snake, make a water microscope, send a water-powered rocket into orbit and more!
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Find out about some super swimming animals – awesome otters!
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Have a splashing time with lots of water park puzzles!
EMMI’S ECO CLUB
Create a nature pond to help wildlife during the summer.
PULLOUT
Cut out and craft a marvellous model of the water cycle.
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INTERVIEW WITH A SCIENCE HERO
W ildlife expert Chris Packham believes young people like you should help decide the future of the planet.
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HOW STUFF WORKS
Water pistols at the ready! Here’s how these water-firing toys work.
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…water-powered wonders, from jet boots and musical instruments to hydroelectric dams!
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Biologist Rachel Carson’s work helped protect nature from deadly pesticides.
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QUIZ POP BANG AND COMPETITION
Test your knowledge with our super-duper science quiz and win a memory game!
JOKES AND ANSWERS
Laugh out loud at some awesome jokes and find the answers to all of our quizzes, puzzles and riddles.
SPECTACULAR SCIENCE Marvel at a wondrous waterfall rainbow.
FIND THE SCIENCE EQUIPMENT Hidden on each double page is a piece of science equipment. Tick each one to find the complete kit!