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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 A Family Ticket to Diggerland Adventure Park!

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The place where kids can dig, drive and discover the science behind big machines!

Got a budding engineer at home who loves anything with wheels, levers and buckets? We’ve got the perfect prize for your family!

We’re giving away one family ticket (for up to 4 people) to Diggerland UK. It’s the UK’s only construction-themed adventure park where kids don’t just watch machines… they drive them!

Whether it’s steering a mini-digger, navigating a dumper truck or giggling on the Skyshuttle with a view over the park, Diggerland turns real engineering into pure fun for everyone. There are over 20 rides and drives packed with rumbling engines and hands-on action, plus rides like Spindizzy, Go-Karts and more to keep the whole family smiling all day long.

Where could your adventure be? Diggerland parks are dotted around the UK — in Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire. Check out the locations here.

🛠️ What’s So Great About Diggerland?

This isn’t a normal theme park — it’s like stepping onto a real-life construction site where kids become the operators:

  • 🏗️ Operate mini diggers and giant machines: feel the levers and hydraulics do their thing!
  • 🚜 Drive dumpers and skidsteers: loads of engineering-fun for curious minds.
  • 🎢 Ride machine-themed attractions like Spindizzy and Skyshuttle: think science of motion meets silly fun.

It’s perfect for kids who love big vehicles and for adults who secretly want to try digging too! (We won’t tell 😉)

How to Enter

To be in with a chance of winning this awesome family day out, simply answer this question in the comments:

What is the scoop on a digger called?

A. A ladle
B. A bucket
C. A paw

Competition closes: 31.01.26. After the closing date we’ll pick one lucky winner who will receive a family ticket for four people to any Diggerland park – choose from Kent, Devon, County Durham or West Yorkshire.

🧠 Why We Love Engineering Adventures

At Whizz Pop Bang we think science is best felt not just read about — and Diggerland does exactly that. Playing with real machines introduces kids to mechanics, forces and motion in a way that sticks. When they pull a lever or steer a dumper, they’re discovering engineering without even realising it!

Whether your family’s budding builder dreams of designing bridges or just loves a good dig in the mud, this prize is all about sparking curiosity and shared fun.

Competition closes at midnight on 31st January 2026. There is no cash alternative. The gift cannot be exchanged for money, food, gift shop credit or anything other. Standard Diggerland terms and conditions apply which can be found here. Standard Whizz Pop Bang terms and conditions also apply and can be found here. The winner’s details will remain private and will not be shared with any third party unless explicit permission is given. Winner’s details including name, email address, phone number and postal address will be shared with Diggerland and where applicable the partner prize company for the prize(s) to be posted directly to the winner. Winning Diggerland ticket will be valid for 4 people only. Winning Diggerland ticket will expire on 30th June 2026 and cannot be extended under any circumstances.


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COMPETITION CLOSED: WIN Build Your Own Tyrannosaurus Kits!

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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

This competition closes at midnight on 30.11.25. Please read our full competition terms and conditions before entering.


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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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Win a Build Your Own Pinball Machine kit!

COMPETITION CLOSED: Win a Build Your Own Pinball Machine Kit!

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Here’s an extra-special giveaway for Whizz Pop Bang fans – a brilliant Build Your Own Pinball Machine kit from our friends at Build Your Own!

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!

If you’re looking for an eco-friendly gift for a STEM-loving kid, take a look at Build Your Own’s amazing selection of innovative toys.

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.


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COMPETITION CLOSED: Win a Sublime Science Party to Celebrate Whizz Pop Bang Magazine’s 10th Birthday!

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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!

Find out more about these jaw-dropping parties at sublimescience.com

Simply answer this question in the comments to be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize!

Whizz Pop Bang is 10 years old. How many times has it orbited the Sun?
a) 3,650 times
b) 280 times
c) 10 times

Entries close at midnight on 8th September 2025. Read full T&Cs below before entering.

🔬 About Sublime Science Parties

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/


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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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