How To Save Your Granny From a Runaway Train
Swapna Haddow author Jess Bradley illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:31st Jul '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A funny children’s illustrated science book with experiments for ages 8+ that is new for 2025 and perfect for the summer holidays
Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments.
Bonkers dilemmas that can be solved with science and a bunch of brilliant physics experiments.
**No grannies were harmed in the making of this book!**
Trick a shark! Lift a jumbo jet! Escape a deserted island! Stop a runaway train!
Explore a bunch of ridiculous (and not-so-ridiculous) dilemmas – with solutions from the astonishing world of physics.
Sounds unbelievable? Test the science for yourself, with easy-to-follow experiments throughout!
What are you waiting for? Let’s save Granny!
Written by bestselling and award-winning author Swapna Haddow, with brilliantly funny colour illustrations from award-winning illustrator Jess Bradley.
COMING SOON: How to Make Diamonds From Your Pencils (chemistry) and How to Stop a T. rex From Eating Your Socks (biology)
“fun and accessible” – The Bookseller
“Packed with step-by-step experiments and plenty of humour, it sneaks real science into wild adventures […] great for home, school, or anywhere else you fancy blowing children’s minds with a bit of everyday science.” – School Reading List
“The perfect way to make learning a hands-on adventure […] and to keep holiday boredom at bay.” – Lancashire Evening Post
“An absolutely genius book.” – Tom Griffiths, Check ‘Em Out Books
“This is just perfect for the summer holidays […] definitely going to be on my Christmas shopping list for friends’ children this year!” – Kate Heap, Scope for Imagination
ISBN: 9780008713355
Dimensions: 276mm x 213mm x 4mm
Weight: 320g
64 pages