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Brain Power Science Experiments for Kids – Whizz Pop Bang Issue 134 Kit List

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Get ready for some brain-bending science! Whizz Pop Bang Issue 134: Brain Power is packed with hands-on activities that explore how our amazing brains work, from testing memory and making a brain-training game to investigating how younger children think.

To help your child get stuck into the experiments as soon as their magazine arrives, we’ve put together this handy Brain Power experiment kit list. Gather these few simple supplies in advance and your young scientist will be ready to experiment!

We haven’t included everyday basics such as scissors and paper.

What you’ll need for the Brain Power experiments

Want a printable version of this list to stick on your fridge? Click here!

Discover the amazing science of the brain

There’s much more than experiments inside Whizz Pop Bang Issue 134: Brain Power. Kids can discover how billions of neurons help them think and remember, meet super-smart parrots, try clever memory-boosting tricks, explore the science of sleep and tackle plenty of brain-bending puzzles and riddles.

Want to join in with the Brain Power fun?

Subscribe to Whizz Pop Bang and your child can enjoy a new science adventure delivered through the letterbox every month.

Subscribe by 4th September 2026 to start your subscription with Whizz Pop Bang: Brain Power →

PLUS get a freebie when you start a new subscription!

Here’s a printable version of this kit list…

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Child cleaning old coins in a vinegar and salt science experiment

Gleaming Coins Experiment: Make Dirty Coins Shine with Chemistry!

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Learn how to make dirty coins shine with this easy chemistry experiment for kids! Using vinegar and salt, discover the science of oxidation in just a few minutes.

Have you ever wondered why old coins lose their shine?

With just vinegar, salt and a few grubby coins, your child can become a mini chemist and discover the science behind oxidation in just a few minutes.

This quick experiment is perfect for curious children and uses everyday kitchen ingredients to reveal an amazing chemical reaction.

Watch the experiment

Watch our short video below to see the gleaming coins experiment in action.

You’ll need

  • A glass jar
  • 200ml white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Some grubby 1p or 2p coins
  • Paper towels
  • Running water

What happens?

When copper coins are exposed to air over time, they react with oxygen to form a dull layer called copper oxide.

Mixing vinegar (a weak acid) with salt creates a solution that dissolves this oxide layer, revealing the shiny copper underneath.

It’s a brilliant way to introduce children to the idea that chemistry is happening all around us—even on the loose change in your pocket!

The science behind it

Copper naturally reacts with oxygen in the air.

This reaction forms a coating called copper oxide, which makes the coin look brown and dull.

The acetic acid in vinegar helps loosen this layer, while the salt speeds up the reaction. Once the oxide has dissolved away, the shiny copper beneath is revealed.

Although it looks like magic, it’s actually chemistry!

Questions to ask your young scientist

Can you predict which coin will become the shiniest?

Why do you think older coins look dirtier than newer ones?

What happens if you leave the cleaned coin out in the air again?

Can you think of any other metal objects that change colour over time?

Safety

This experiment should be carried out with adult supervision.

Wash hands after handling coins and avoid drinking the vinegar solution.

Keep the science going!

If your child loved this experiment, they’ll love Whizz Pop Bang magazine.

Every month is packed with exciting experiments, fascinating facts, puzzles and hands-on STEM activities designed for children aged 6–12.

👉 Explore Whizz Pop Bang subscriptions here.


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Whizz Pop Bang 133: Survival Science Kit List

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What does it take to become a real outdoor explorer? That’s exactly what your child is about to discover… because the latest Whizz Pop Bang is packed with survival science, hands-on experiments and wild adventures.

This month, scientists-in-training can:
🏕️ Build a survival shelter
🔥 Learn how to build a campfire safely
🧪 Test which materials conduct heat best
🍌 Make bonfire-baked chocolate bananas
🫓 Cook campfire quesadillas
And so much more!

Here’s a kit list to help you get ready for Whizz Pop Bang 133. As ever, there’s so much science fun to be had, even if you don’t have every single thing on the list. There’s one you can print out below, too!

Like the look of this edition? Subscribe by 4th August 2026 to start your subscription with SURVIVAL SCIENCE!

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Whizz Pop Bang 132: Ship Shape

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Here’s a kit list to help you get ready for Whizz Pop Bang 132 (which you can find in our shop now).

Here’s the list of bits and pieces you need to complete the activities this month. As ever, there’s so much science fun to be had, even if you don’t have every single thing on the list.

WILL IT FLOAT? (page 7)
❏ A collection of objects, for example: oranges, sticky tack or modelling clay

MAKE YOUR OWN ICEBERG (page 9)
❏ A cup or bag of water, frozen
❏ A whiteboard pen, sticker or sticky tack

WHAT MAKES IRON AND STEEL RUST? (page 11)
❏ Three sealable containers (e.g. jam jars)
❏ Three identical iron nails (not galvanised)
❏ Water that has been boiled and cooled
❏ Vegetable oil

PADDLE BOAT (page 16)
❏ A clean plastic food tray (ideally black)
❏ Another piece of plastic packaging (ideally black)
❏ Five elastic bands
❏ Two pencils
❏ Sticky tack
❏ A scrap of plastic bag at least 9 cm by 12 cm
❏ A paper straw

MAKE YOUR OWN MINI HOVERCRAFT (page 25)

❏ Sticky tack or modelling clay
❏ Pull up drinks bottle top
❏ An old CD
❏ A balloon

Download a printable version of this kit list to stick on your fridge right here ⬇️

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Whizz Pop Bang 131: Blooming Brilliant Flowers

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Here’s a kit list to help you get ready for Whizz Pop Bang 131 (which you can find in our shop now).

You’ll never look at flowers the same way again… Get ready for a blooming brilliant adventure through the wonderful world of flowers in Whizz Pop Bang’s flowers issue.

Here’s the list of bits and pieces you need to complete the activities this month. As ever, there’s so much science fun to be had, even if you don’t have every single thing on the list.

BUILD A FLOWER MODEL (page 7)
A sharp green pencil
Modelling clay
A cocktail stick
A cotton bud
A ruler
A green felt-tip pen

MAKE MULTI-COLOURED FLOWERS (page 9)
Three white carnation flowers
Two different colours of food colouring

GROW YOUR OWN (page 11)
Seeds, seedlings or cuttings of chives, courgettes, mint, nasturtiums, violas or pinks

CHROMOTOGRAPHY FLOWERS (page 11)
White paper towels (kitchen roll)
Water soluable felt-tip pens
Pipe cleaners
A large coin

MAKE A SUNCATCHER (page 16)
Flowers and leaves
Newspaper or other paper
Wax paper (or tracing paper or white baking paper)
Sticky tack

Download a printable version of this kit list to stick on your fridge right here ⬇️

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COMPETITION CLOSED: Win an Icky Sticky Goody Bag! 💩

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Brace yourself… this one is not for the squeamish.

To celebrate the gloriously gross new Whizz Pop Bang: POO! issue, we’ve put together the ultimate bundle of squishy, stretchy, slightly disgusting fun.

And yes… we really mean it when we say…

🤢 You could WIN a real poo!

(OK, it’s a fossilised dinosaur poo – also known as a coprolite – but still. That’s pretty amazing, right?)

🎁 What’s in the Icky Sticky Goody Bag?

One lucky winner will get their hands on this brilliantly bonkers bundle:

  • 🦖 A real coprolite (genuine fossilised dino poo!)
  • 💩 A super-stretchy poo toy
  • 🎈 A classic whoopee cushion (prepare the pranks…)
  • 📚 Amy Gets Eaten by Adam Kay – the tale of a piece of sweetcorn as it travels through a human body!
  • 📚 A Really Short Journey Through the Body by Bill Bryson – all about how our bodies work, including a close look at digestion!
  • 🟢 Two pots of slime – one green and gooey, one colour-changing
  • 🐛 A wiggly worm toy

It’s squishy. It’s silly. It’s a bit gross. And kids are going to absolutely LOVE it.

🧪 Why all the poo?

Because poo is seriously scientific.

Inside your body, digestion is hard at work breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and producing waste. Animal poo can tell scientists incredible stories, from what dinosaurs ate to how ecosystems worked millions of years ago.

So while this bundle might seem a bit ridiculous, it’s actually packed with curiosity, learning and laugh-out-loud fun.

🏆 How to enter

Entering is easy! Simply answer this question to be in with a chance of winning:

A fossilised dinosaur poo is also known as…

A) A stalactite
B) A coprolite
C) A dungstone

This competition closes on 31.05.26. Find full terms and conditions here.

💡 Don’t miss the POO issue!

If your child loves all things gross (and let’s be honest… most do), they’re going to be obsessed with Whizz Pop Bang: POO!

Inside, they’ll:

  • 🧪 Recreate digestion at home
  • 🍫 Make edible poo (yes, really!)
  • 🦛 Meet the mighty hippo
  • 🚽 Discover how toilets flush

Plus loads more experiments, facts, jokes and puzzles.

💥 Go on… take the plunge.

Enter now for your chance to win this icky, sticky, science-packed goody bag.

Because honestly… how often do you get the chance to say:

“I won a real dinosaur poo.”


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COMPETITION CLOSED – WIN 1 of 3 Star Quest Academy Books!

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Looking for an exciting new read for your child? We’ve got something out of this world to share…

We’re giving away 3 copies of Star Quest Academy: Above and Beyond by Adrian Lynch – a thrilling space adventure packed with action, imagination and big questions about bravery, teamwork and discovery.

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.

In Star Quest Academy: Above and Beyond, readers will follow an exciting journey filled with:

  • 🌌 Epic space missions and intergalactic challenges
  • 🧑‍🚀 Brave young characters learning to work as a team
  • 🛰️ Futuristic technology and imaginative worlds
  • 💫 Big themes of courage, friendship and resilience

It’s the perfect blend of storytelling and science-inspired curiosity – ideal for children who dream of rockets, planets and the mysteries of space.

🎉 Win a copy!

We’ve got three copies to give away, and entering couldn’t be easier.

Simply answer the question below for your chance to win:

What is a star?

A) A giant ball of hot gas
B) A dense ball of space dust
C) A black hole

✨ Why kids will love it

  • 📚 Fast-paced story that keeps pages turning
  • 🚀 Inspires curiosity about space and science
  • 🧠 Builds imagination and confidence in young readers
  • 🌟 Great for independent reading or sharing together

This competition closes on 30.04.26. Full terms and conditions are here.


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COMPETITION CLOSED – WIN 1 of 5 copies of Mysteries of Marine Mammals – a children’s ocean book giveaway

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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.

Mysteries of Marine Mammals by Amandine Delauney is available from Phaidon, £17.95.

Why it pairs perfectly with Whizz Pop Bang: Undersea Explorers

If you loved learning about sharks, ocean layers and strange sea creatures in this edition, this book takes that curiosity even further.

Together, the magazine and this book support linked, meaningful learning by helping children:

  • Connect habitats to animal adaptations
  • Understand classification and mammal characteristics
  • Compare marine mammals with fish and sharks
  • Build knowledge through beautiful visual storytelling

It’s ideal for curious readers aged 7–11 who want to dive deeper into marine biology.

How to enter this children’s ocean book giveaway

To be in with a chance of winning one of five copies, simply answer this question in the comments:

Which of the following is a marine mammal?
A) Shark
B) Dolphin
C) Octopus

Competition closes: 31st March 2026. Click here for full terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

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.

Happy exploring! 🌊🐋


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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 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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