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WIN one of 5 children’s science books – Zombie Spiders and Asteroid Blasters giveaway 

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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

This competition closes on 28th February 2026. Click here for full terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

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! 💥🔍


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COMPETITION CLOSED – Win Wish Upon A Star Books!

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This month, we’re giving away five copies of the stunning new book Wish Upon a Star: The Science, Magic and Meaning of Stars published by Flying Eye Books!

This beautifully illustrated book is a children’s guide to the science, stories and symbolism of stars, exploring their role across cultures, histories and scientific discovery. Bursting with facts, myths and cosmic wonder, Wish Upon a Star is perfect for curious young minds who want to understand how stars shape our world and our imagination.

✨ Learn about different types of stars, constellations and galaxies
🧭 Discover how stars have been used for navigation across the centuries
🎨 Explore how stars have inspired art, stories and mythology around the world
🔭 Find out how scientists study stars and what they reveal about the universe

Whether your child is into science, space, history or storytelling, this magical journey through the cosmos is a brilliant companion to our space-themed issues of Whizz Pop Bang!

How to enter

To win one of five copies of Wish Upon a Star, simply answer this question in the comments:

Which of these is a constellation?
a) The Dolphin
b) The Spoon
c) The Big Dipper

This competition closes at midnight on 31st October 2025. Find full terms and conditions here.

🌌 Good luck, stargazers!

Wish Upon a Star makes a perfect gift for any child who loves space, storytelling or science – and it’s the ideal companion to Whizz Pop Bang: Rocket RIders. Not yet a subscriber? Start your subscription here and blast off into a universe of fun!


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Enter our competition to win four fun, fact-packed science books for kids aged 6-12! Space, aliens, climate change and beetles await

COMPETITION CLOSED: WIN A Brilliant Bundle of Science Books for Curious Kids!

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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!

Cover images of four intriguing science books for children

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…

Bonkers About Beetles book cover - a kids' science and natural history book about amazing insects

🪲Bonkers About Beetles by Owen Davey
This beautifully illustrated shines a light on the toughest bug in the insect world: brawny beetles!

Cover image of Cosmo Park – a colourful children's comic about space.

🪐 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.

Weird and Wonderful Ways to Save the Planet cover – illustrated eco ideas

🌱 Weird and Wonderful Ways to Save the Planet by Madeleine Finlay and Jisu Choi
Can beetles, seaweed or human poop help fight climate change? Find out in this funny, fact-filled book bursting with unusual eco-solutions and inspiring ideas to help protect our planet.

👾 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

Competition closes at midnight on 30th June 2025. For full terms and conditions, see https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/

Why you’ll love these books 💫

  • Bursting with bright illustrations and real science facts
  • Perfect for reluctant readers and bookworms alike
  • Supports STEM learning in a fun and accessible way
  • Endorsed by experts like Professor Catherine Heymans, Astronomer Royal for Scotland!

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How to draw a firefly

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Find out how to draw Dash the firefly from The Beastie Bros books with this simple drawing tutorial!

Have you read Beastie Bros: the Cabbage Juice Crime by David O’Connell? It stars an unlikely crime-solving duo – Dash the firefly and Dribble the snail. Keep scrolling to find out how to draw Dash the firefly!

If you’re interested in minibeasts, creepy crawlies and all sorts of insects, you’ll love Whizz Pop Bang: Minibeast Safari! Investigate the science of insects as you make an insect pooter, build a bug hotel, craft a balancing butterfly, meet jungle creepy crawlies and more. Plus there’s a competition to win Beastie Bros: The Cabbage Juice Crime by David O’Connell. You can find it in our shop now!

Discover all sorts of Whizz Pop Bang magazines about minibeasts here!


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COMPETITION CLOSED – WIN A Beautiful Book About Light!

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This month, you could win science books for kids! We’re giving away four copies of Light: The Extraordinary Energy that Illuminates Our World by Dr Jess Wade.

Have you ever watched the sky at night? Even when it looks very dark outside, the night sky is never completely black. There is always LIGHT on our planet.

Learn all about the mind-bending science of light in this fascinating non-fiction picture book written by physicist Dr Jess Wade and illustrated by Ana Sanfelippo. Discover the inner workings of rainbows and so much more in this beautiful book – it’s an essential addition to any budding scientists’ bookshelf.

We have four copies of Light by Dr Jess Wade to give away! To be in with a chance of winning, answer this question in the comments:

What is the scientific name for Earth’s moon?
a. Moon
b. Europa
c. Titan

Competition closes at midnight on 31st May 2025. We reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond our control make it necessary to do so. For full terms and conditions, see https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/


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Win Maddie Moate's new book, How Doess It Work

COMPETITION CLOSED. WIN Maddie Moate’s new book: How Does It Work?

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Win Maddie Moate's new book, How Doess It Work

Set off on a curious adventure with everyday objects in science presenter, Maddie Moate’s brand-new book! In How Does It Work, you can find out about all sorts of everyday objects and machines – from microwaves to smart speakers, playground roundabouts to supermarket checkouts!

If you’re a Maddie mega-fan, you need to have a look in Whizz Pop Bang: The Sugar Lab. She told us all about what it’s like to share her love of science on TV, YouTube and on stage.

Find The Sugar Lab in the Whizz Pop Bang Shop!

We’ve got two copies of How Does It Work by Maddie Moate to give away to two lucky Whizz Pop Bang fans! To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer this question in the comments:

What does an apiarist look after?
A) Apes
B) Bees
C) Cats

Competition closes at midnight on 30th April 2025. For full terms and conditions, see https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/


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COMPETITION CLOSED – WIN A Bundle Of Funny Books!

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We’ve got three brilliantly bonkers books to give away to a lucky Whizz Pop Bang fan!

Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed To Earth by Judd Winnick is a graphic novel about an alien boy who crash-lands into a clubhouse belonging to two totally normal kids, D.J. and Gina and turns their lives upside down.

Attack of Aunty Enchanty by Stuart Heritage tells the tale of quirky crime-fighters, the O.D.D. Squad, who always get the job done (as long as the criminals are rubbish!)

Dexter Procter: The 10-Year-Old Doctor by Adam Kay is the first in a hilarious new series about Dexter, who learned to talk when he was four seconds old and soon became the world’s youngest doctor.

To be in with a chance of winning these goodies, simply answer this question in the comments:

The bones inside the ear are sometimes known as:
A) The hammer, the anvil and the stirrup
B) The spade, the fork and the trowel
C) The saddle, the bridle and the bit

Competition closes at midnight on 28th February 2025. For full terms and conditions, see https://www.whizzpopbang.com/terms-and-conditions/


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COMPETITION CLOSED – WIN The Science Museum Puzzle Book: Journey Into Space!

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Here’s your chance to win one of ten copies of The Science Museum Puzzle Book: Journey Into Space. Keep reading to tackle some of the intergalactic puzzles featured inside!

Plan a mission, train to be an astronaut, launch a rocket and discover what it’s like to live in space as you tackle the teasers in this brilliant puzzle book!

As well as over 100 space-themed puzzles, this book is stuffed with essential space facts and profiles of significant people and moments linked to space exploration.

Put your brain to the test with these puzzles, taken from Journey Into Space: A Science Museum Puzzle Book. You’ll find the competition below these puzzles.

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We’ve got ten copies of this book to give away! Simply answer the question in the comments to be in with a chance.

Which person has travelled into space?

A Helen Sharman
B Galileo Galilei
C Arthur C. Clarke

The Science Museum Puzzle Book: Journey Into Space by The Science Museum is published by Seven Dials available in trade paperback and eBook on 7th November 2024. RRP £14.99.

This competition closes at midnight on 30th November 2024 and is open to UK residents only. Whizz Pop Bang competition terms and conditions are here.


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COMPETITION CLOSED: WIN Seven Small Inventions That Changed The World Books!

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Do you know a small scientist who is always coming up with new inventions? They are bound to love this new book which proves that small inventions can make a huge difference to our world!

We have five copies of Small Inventions That Changed The World by Roma Agrawak and Jisu Choi to give away! Thank you to Hachette Children’s Group for providing this epic prize.

This book shines a spotlight on tiny change makers including the nail, the wheel and string. It’s hard to image how such humble objects can be significant, but this book explains how they were crucial to the development of advanced technology like spaceships and skyscrapers.

Small Inventions That Changed The World takes readers on a spectacular and intriguing journey through centuries, from the Silk Road to the International Space Station.

We’ve got five copies of this stunning and inspiring book to give away! Simply answer the question in the comments to be in with a chance.

Which of the below is a type of engineering?

A Civet
B Civil
C Cirrus

Small Inventions That Changed The World by Roma Agrawal and Jisu Choi is published by Hachette Children’s Group and is available now. RRP £16.99.

This competition closes at midnight on 30th September 2024 and is open to UK residents only. Whizz Pop Bang competition terms and conditions are here.


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WIN Chris Packham’s new book – Superhero Animals!

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We have FIVE copies of Chris Packham’s brilliant new book – Superhero Animals, with beautiful illustrations by Anders Frang, published by Red Shed.

“You have the power to help animals now, so that they will keep helping you, your family and your friends in the future.”
– Chris Packham

Get up close to nature with naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham OBE and encounter the amazing animal superheroes that will help us save the world.

From pollinating plants and the humble earthworm to the soil and the ocean — through fascinating facts and practical guidelines, Superhero Animals invites us to take a closer look at the natural life around us and teaches us how to care for it at a time when it is most urgent to do so.

To win one of FIVE copies, answer this question in the comments:

What is the largest animal in the animal kingdom?

A Hippopotamus
B Blue whale
C Elephant

This competition closes at midnight on 29th February 2024 and is open to UK residents only. Whizz Pop Bang competition terms and conditions are here.


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