The Experimenters by Shane Bergin

£14.99

Get ready to learn, discover and have hands-on fun with science in this fun and cosy interactive story!

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.

Get ready to learn, discover and have hands-on fun with science in this fun and cosy interactive story!

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.

About the Author 

Dr Shane Bergin is a physicist and associate professor at University College Dublin. Shane is a regular on Irish radio, including RTE's Today with Claire Byrne and Newstalk's Futureproof, where he chats about science. Shane lives in Dublin with his wife Emma.

About the Illustrator

Sayani Mukherjee is an Indian children's book illustrator based in Dublin. She has a passion for creating cute and whimsical artwork that delights young readers. When she's not at her desk, she loves spending time outdoors with her sketchbook and colour pencils in hand.

Publisher: Little Island Press

Date Published: 29 September 2025

Hardback, 64 pages

ISBN: 9781915071088