Spring is in the air, and this issue of Whizz Pop Bang is bursting with exciting experiments, activities, and fun facts about the science of springtime! Ever wondered how seeds grow? Discover the secret science of germination and plant up your very own stop-motion bean pots to watch them sprout before your eyes.
Take a gambol with spring lambs to find out how they grow, then read about what it's like to be a vet. Learn how a retractable pen works, then discover ten things that are made from plants – including Whizz Pop Bang magazine!
Get hands-on with incredible experiments – make a bouncing Y toy to explore the physics of springs, create a blooming paper flower that opens in water, and build a recycled bird feeder to help your feathered friends raise their chicks! Plus, meet world-famous botanist Agnes Arber, investigate the science behind hayfever, and take a closer look at one of the first signs of spring – frogspawn!
With so much to discover, it's time to spring into action!
Tagged in: Plants, Adaptation & Evolution, Engineering, Indoor experiments