Perfect for curious readers who love space, science fiction and fast-paced stories, this is a book they won’t want to put down!
🚀 About the book
Step into a universe of adventure at Star Quest Academy, where young recruits are trained to explore the stars and take on daring missions beyond Earth.
The Easter holidays are a wonderful time for family adventures, but they can also bring the familiar challenge of two whole weeks to fill with activities.
Parents often find themselves searching for Easter holiday activities for kids that are fun, educational and easy to set up. And when the weather turns rainy (as it often does in the UK!), screen-free activities become even more valuable.
If you’re looking for creative, science-inspired ways to keep children entertained this Easter, we’ve put together some brilliant ideas.
Why Screen-Free Activities Matter During the Holidays
School holidays often lead to a big increase in screen time. While digital entertainment can be useful in small doses, many families prefer to balance this with activities that encourage:
creativity
curiosity
problem-solving
family interaction
Hands-on activities, like experiments, crafts and puzzles, help children learn while they play. They also create moments families can enjoy together.
If you’re looking for an Easter gift idea that lasts longer than chocolate, the Whizz Pop Bang Family Activity Bundle is designed to keep children entertained throughout the holidays.
This special bundle includes four fantastic books and magazines packed with science, creativity and laughter.
Discover Whizz Pop Bang’s new family activity bundle
Inside you’ll find:
Whizz Pop Bang: Amazing Grazing
A fascinating science magazine exploring the surprising world of grasses. Children can investigate plant science, try hands-on experiments and discover amazing facts about nature.
Perfect for curious readers aged 6 to 12.
Hoopla: Deep Blue Sea
Our sister magazine Hoopla is designed for younger explorers aged 4 to 9.
In this ocean-themed issue, children can enjoy pirate games, creative crafts and fun ocean activities.
The Whizz Pop Bang Science Joke Book
With 200+ science jokes, this book is perfect for car journeys, rainy afternoons and family giggles around the table.
The Whizz Pop Bang Snip-Out Science Book
A hands-on activity book with 30 creative projects to cut, stick and build, from flying machines to moving skeletons.
Why Families Love the Family Activity Bundle
Many families have children of different ages, which can make it tricky to find activities everyone enjoys. This bundle is designed with that in mind. It includes:
✔ Something for older children ✔ Something for younger siblings ✔ Science-based and creative activities to do together ✔ Jokes and puzzles the whole family can enjoy
It’s a wonderful way to bring science, creativity and laughter into the Easter holidays.
A Perfect Alternative to Chocolate Easter Gifts
Chocolate eggs are a classic Easter tradition – but they tend to disappear quickly! Many parents and grandparents are now looking for Easter gifts that inspire creativity and curiosity.
Give the gift of curiosity
A magazine or activity book can provide hours of discovery, making this bundle a thoughtful and lasting Easter surprise.
Easy Easter Holiday Activities to Try at Home
If you’re planning some simple Easter holiday activities, here are a few ideas to try with children:
Plant some seeds and watch them grow – it’s one of the easiest ways to see science in action in your own home or garden. Discover how to grow a grass pet here!
What are some screen-free Easter holiday activities for kids?
Hands-on activities such as science experiments, crafts, puzzles and creative projects are great screen-free options. Magazines and activity books can also provide structured activities children can enjoy independently or with family.
What is a good Easter gift for children besides chocolate?
Many families choose educational gifts like science magazines, activity books or craft kits. These gifts encourage curiosity and creativity while providing entertainment throughout the holidays.
What age is Whizz Pop Bang magazine for?
Whizz Pop Bang is designed for children aged 6–12 and is packed with experiments, puzzles and science stories.
What age is Hoopla magazine for?
Hoopla magazine is aimed at younger children aged 4–9 and focuses on creativity, crafts, nature and mindful activities.
Love whales, dolphins and life beneath the waves? Then you’re in for a treat because this month’s edition of Whizz Pop Bang, Undersea Explorers, is all about the ocean. But that’s not all… we’re also giving our fans the chance to win one of five copies of Mysteries of Marine Mammals by Amandine Delauney – a beautifully illustrated guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises.
What is Mysteries of Marine Mammals about?
Written and illustrated by Amandine Delaunay, Mysteries of Marine Mammals is a stunningly illustrated exploration of the ocean’s most fascinating mammals.
Inside, young readers will discover:
🐋 How whales communicate across vast ocean distances
🐬 The differences between dolphins and porpoises
🌊 How marine mammals survive in icy waters
🧠 The surprising intelligence of ocean giants
🫁 Why mammals breathe air – even underwater ones
It’s a brilliant example of a science book for children that combines real biology with engaging artwork and accessible explanations.
Who is this book suitable for? This book is ideal for children aged around 7 to 11 who enjoy ocean life, animals and science.
Do I need to be a Whizz Pop Bang subscriber to enter? No – this competition is open to all readers.
When does the competition run? The giveaway runs from 1 March to 31 March 2026.
Good luck, Undersea Explorers!
We love sharing science books for kids that inspire curiosity about the natural world. Whether you’re fascinated by breaching whales or deep-diving dolphins, this giveaway is your chance to explore the ocean’s most remarkable mammals.
Looking for a children’s science book giveaway packed with curiosity, humour and real STEM ideas? We’re giving Whizz Pop Bang readers the chance to win one of five copies of Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters – a fun, fact-filled science book that uses wild “what if?” questions to explain real physics, biology and space science to curious children aged 8–12.
What’s Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters all about?
Written by science communicator Maynard Okereke, this brilliantly bonkers book takes ideas that sound impossible and explores them using real science.
Inside, readers will discover:
🧠 Whether zombies could ever exist
🕷️ What it would really take to create giant spiders
☄️ How scientists might stop an asteroid hitting Earth
🚀 The science behind sci-fi films, games and comics
Each chapter starts with a big, imaginative question and breaks it down using clear explanations, humour and evidence, helping children think like real scientists.
Why Whizz Pop Bang readers will love it
This is exactly the kind of book that appeals to curious Whizz Pop Bang fans:
🔬 A fun science book for kids who love asking “how does that work?”
📖 Easy to dip into – perfect for reluctant readers and confident readers alike
🤯 Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving
🎮 Ideal for fans of sci-fi, gaming and STEM
It’s a fantastic example of a STEM book for children that makes big ideas exciting and accessible.
How to enter this children’s science book giveaway
To be in with a chance of winning one of 5 copies, simply answer this question in the comments:
Which of these is a real type of spider?
A) Black belt spider B) Hairy toed spider C) Happy-bum spider
Who is this book suitable for? This book is ideal for curious children aged around 8–12 who enjoy science, sci-fi and asking big questions.
Do I need to be a Whizz Pop Bang subscriber to enter? No – the competition is open to all Whizz Pop Bang readers.
Is this competition open internationally? No, this giveaway is open to UK entries only.
Good luck!
We love sharing science books for kids that spark curiosity, stretch imaginations and show how exciting real science can be. Good luck to everyone entering – and keep asking brilliant (and slightly bonkers) questions! 💥🔍
Hooray, it’s Bonfire Night! Here’s a super fun experiment you can do indoors with little ones!
To create your own indoor fireworks display (and investigate surface tension at the same time), you just need some full fat milk, gel-based food colouring, a cotton bud, some liquid soap and a plate. Oh, and a willing helper and Whizz Pop Bang’s ‘Fireworks on a plate’ instructions, of course! Here’s what you need to do – keep scrolling to download a PDF of this activity.
Ready for a roarsome adventure? Our friends at Build Your Own have given us FIVE incredible Tyrannosaurus Rex cardboard model kits for Whizz Pop Bang fans to win!
This stunningly designed 38cm-long T-Rex model is full of character and detail – from gnashing jaws to a swishing tail. Kids will love constructing it themselves using cleverly engineered slot-together pieces. No glue, no mess, just satisfying, hands-on building fun.
Made from sustainable cardboard with plastic-free packaging, this eco-friendly STEM toy is a brilliant way to explore engineering, dinosaurs and creativity all in one.
With 46 press-out parts and simple instructions, this kit is perfect for curious dino fans.
Simply answer the question in the comments below:
What does the name Tyrannosaurus Rex mean? A) Three-horned king B) Tyrant lizard king C) Fast-footed hunter
The fun begins as soon as you open the box. Press out then slot together 61 cardboard parts (no glue required!), add two elastic bands and you’ll soon have one fully working pinball machine. The build should take around 60 minutes and is suitable for engineers-in-training aged 8 and up.
Once it’s ready, load up the five swirly glass marbles and see if you can make them fly up the ramp, through the bumpers and round the vortex cone! Challenge your family to see who can get a high score on your very own DIY pinball machine!
This eco-friendly STEM kit is: ✅ Designed for ages 8+ ✅ Mess-free and fun to build ✅ Perfect for developing dexterity and reflex skills ✅ Made in the UK using high-quality sustainable cardboard
Whether you’re building it as a family project or battling it out for the best score, you’ll love every minute.
How to enter
To be in with a chance of winning one Build Your Own Pinball Machine kit, simply answer this question in the comments below:
Which of the below is a category of energy?
a) Kimchi b) Kindred c) Kinetic
This competition closes at midnight on 30th September 2025. One lucky winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries. For full terms and conditions, click here.
Whizz Pop Bang magazine is turning ✨TEN✨ – and we’re celebrating with an epic science party giveaway!
To mark a whole decade of science fun, facts, and fizzing experiments, we’ve teamed up with the award-winning team at Sublime Science to offer one lucky reader a chance to WIN a Gold Sublime Science Party – right in your own home!
Packed with hands-on activities, ‘magic’ tricks, bubbles, smoke and flying things, a Sublime Science Party is the ultimate way to inspire a love of science in children aged 5–12. Expect plenty of WOW moments, giggles and unforgettable memories!
The Prize
The winner will receive:
A Gold Sublime Science Party, hosted by one of Sublime Science’s brilliant presenters at your home (or a venue you book), on a weekend date of your choice
If you live outside of the coverage area, you’ll receive a Gold Science Party in a Box, packed with everything you need to host your own unforgettable science party!
Loved by over one million kids (and even featured on Dragons’ Den!), Sublime Science Parties are:
Bursting with hands-on science experiments
Perfect for curious kids aged 5 to 12
Full of spectacular fun – with slime, smoke rings, flying fizz, and more!
These award-winning parties make science unforgettable, exciting and mess-free for parents!
Thank you for being part of the Whizz Pop Bang community – here’s to the next 10 years of science-fuelled fun!
Terms and conditions: The winner will receive a voucher for a Sublime Science Gold Party, valid for one year. A Sublime Science presenter will come to your home – or a venue that you book – on a weekend date of your choice, subject to availability. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Winners living outside areas covered will instead receive a Science Party in a Box, containing everything you need to host your own science party. See https://www.sublimescience.com for more information. This competition closes at midnight on 8th September 2025. For full terms and conditions, please see https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/
We’ve got an amazing array of books to give away, perfect for curious children who love bugs, space, aliens and saving the planet! Thank you to our friends at Flying Eye Books for these gorgeous prizes!
Three lucky winners will each receive a set of four fantastic, fact-packed books that blend science, adventure and BIG questions about the universe. Here’s what’s up for grabs…
🪐 Cosmo Park by Madeleine Finlay and Tom Dearie Jump aboard a hover-buggy and zoom through a cosmic theme park in this vibrant comic-style book! Learn all about black holes, galaxies and the freezing end of the universe – all wrapped up in colourful illustrations and mind-blowing facts.
👾 The Unexplained: UFOs by Adam Allsuch Boardman Are we alone in the universe? Explore the mysterious world of UFOs in this graphic guide packed with alien sightings, strange encounters, and fascinating theories. Perfect for kids with big imaginations and even bigger questions.
How to enter
To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this question in the comments:
Which one of the below is not a type of beetle?
A) Rose chafer B) Ninety-nine-spot beetle C) Rainbow leaf beetle
The dinosaurs are coming to the Utilita Arena on Saturday 31st May 2025, and YOU could be going to meet them there! Our friends at Sublime Science will also be there, demonstrating incredible prehistoric science. Keep reading to find out how you could win tickets to Jurassic Take-over Day…
This incredible immersive experience is packed with dinos of all shapes and sizes! Travel back millions of years as these almighty creatures are brought to life through realistic animatronics, talented actors and interactive props.
Meet T. rex, brachiosaurus, cute hatchlings and more at this walkthrough and theatre event. Dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages will love a trip to this immersive dinosaur experience for kids – Jurassic Take-over Day! If you’re looking for things to do with kids in May half term in the North East, look no further…
Our friends at Sublime Science will also be at Jurassic Take-over, showing off spectacular prehistoric science activities including dino egg hatching, an excavation station, a chance to build your own flying pterosaur and so much more. Get ready for a day packed with all awesome, unforgettable science!
Want to win tickets? We’ve got four tickets to Jurassic Take-over Day in Newcastle to give away to one lucky family!*
Simply tell us your favourite type of dinosaur in the comments to be in with a chance of winning!
Competition Rules
Terms and conditions: The prize is four tickets to Jurassic Take-over Day at Utilita Arena, Newcastle on Saturday 31st May 2025. No travel, accommodation or additional expenses are included. The competition closes at midnight on 22.05.25. The winner will be selected at random from all valid entries and contacted via email or direct message within 24 hours of the competition closing. The winner must respond within 24 hours to claim their prize. If no response is received within that time, a new winner will be chosen. The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram or Facebook. By entering, you agree to your details being passed to the event organiser solely for the purpose of issuing your tickets. No cash alternative is available. Full general terms and conditions apply – https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/.
