Science Makes Art: Movement
Science Makes Art: Movement by Hilary Devonshire, published by Hachette Children’s Group on August 28, 2025, is a 32-page exploration designed for young readers aged 8 and up. This book combines the principles of science with creative art projects, guiding readers to understand the science of forces and movement through hands-on activities. It encourages a dual approach where readers act as both scientists and artists, testing ideas and conducting experiments while using various materials and techniques to create art.
Within its pages, readers will find engaging projects that include drawing spirals, creating pendulums, and exploring the illusion of movement. The content is structured to facilitate cross-curricular learning, making it suitable for educational settings. The book covers essential topics related to movement, such as linear and circular motion, and provides further ideas to inspire creativity. Science Makes Art: Movement is part of a series that also includes titles like Colour, Energy, Flight, Light, and Materials, making it a valuable addition for those interested in the intersection of art and science.
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Understand the science of forces and movement by making art
Feeling a bit stuck with the topic of movement? This book will help you to work like a scientist: testing ideas, making investigations and doing experiments. But you’ll also be an artist, using different kinds of materials, techniques and movements to make art. Let’s get moving!
Science Makes Art skilfully blends science theory with fun art projects to encourage learning and creativity. It’s the perfect series to introduce key science principles and for cross-curricular and topic-based learning.
Using materials from around the home, the art projects include:
– A nosey elephant
– Drawing spirals
– Pendulums
– Swinging art
– Spinning discs
Contents:
Equipment and Materials/What is Movement?/Moving in a Straight Line/ A Circular Movement/ Spirals/ Pendulum Swings/ Movement About An Axis/ Rolling/ Flexible Movement/ The Illusion of Movement/ Further Ideas/Glossary/Index
Ideal for readers age 8+.
Collect the rest of the series: Colour, Energy, Flight, Light, Materials.
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