The Experimenters: Luke and Ruby's Scientific Sleepover

by Shane Bergin

Overview

Discover the science in everyday life and explore how the world works with scientist Dr. Shane Bergin!

Ever wondered how boats float? Or which birds gather in your garden? Do you know what makes the perfect cake a perfect cake? Or how to make your own musical instrument?

When Luke and Ruby head to Nanny and Grandad’s house for their mid-term break, they discover their grandparents’ old science notebooks. But it turns out that science isn’t just about blowing things up! With the help of Nanny and Grandad, they discover the role science plays in the world around them, whether that be birdwatching, telephone making, plant growing and beyond. They write all of it down in their new science notebook. But what about the reader? Shouldn’t they be doing this stuff too? Dr Shane thinks so.

Interspersed between Luke and Ruby’s cozy scientific adventures, is the reader’s very own ‘how to’ science notebook. Filled with facts, hints and suggestions it encourages our young scientists to roll up their sleeves and give Luke and Ruby’s experiments a go. Readers will be immersed in a world of science and discovery that is accessible right on their doorstep.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781915071088
Publisher:	Little Island Books
Publication date:	07/07/2026
Pages:	68
Product dimensions:	9.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Dr Shane Bergin is a scientist. He loves to use his imagination, to do experiments and play, and to figure out how the world works. He works at UniversityCollege Dublin where he does research and teaches students who enjoy science. Shane enjoys going on the radio to talk about science. He and his students run a science and music programme for children with the National Concert Hall called Quavers to Quadratics. In 2022, Shane and his friend Declan wrote a storybook for children called Peigí's Adventures in Science.