Every project or experiment is introduced, described and explained, and this background information not only enables the user to work confidently, but also provides a wealth of additional scientific insight.
The instructions and step-by-step photographs are easy to follow, demonstrated in over 800 colour photographs.
The materials used are inexpensive and easy to find, making the projects easy to do at home or in the classroom.
The projects are arranged thematically to reflect different areas of science and technology, such as earth sciences, transport, or modern technology.
The introduction to each thematic section sets the scene for the experiments that follow.