STEM Activity Book for Kids: Build Your Own Science Museum

naturesmaterials
May 13
2 min read

Pop-Up Learning Meets Scientific Discovery for Ages 7–11

Looking for an interactive way to teach science at home or in the classroom? Build Your Own Science Museum by Lonely Planet Kids is more than a book—it’s an educational experience that invites children to build, explore, and display their own hands-on science exhibits.

This STEM activity book for kids combines fact-packed pages with five 3D pop-up models covering everything from steam power to space travel, anatomy, and robotics. It’s mess-free, glue-free, and packed with bite-sized science for curious minds ages 7–11.

Pop-Up Learning: Build 5 Exhibits and Explore the Science Behind Them

Kids don’t just read—they build:

Watt Steam Engine – Discover how the industrial revolution changed the world
Wright Flyer – Follow the evolution of flight
Mars Rover – Learn about planetary exploration and robotics
Human Body – Assemble a 3D model and learn anatomy
Robot Arm – Explore modern automation and engineering

Each buildable pop-up adds depth and fun to learning while encouraging independent discovery.

What’s Inside the Book?

With 11 themed chapters, Build Your Own Science Museum covers major scientific eras, famous inventors, and core concepts across multiple branches of science. Here’s a taste of what kids will explore:

Portraits and quotes from Marie Curie and the Wright Brothers
The Scientific Revolution, 3 branches of science, and the Nobel Prize
Diagrams of steam engines, circuits, body systems, and space missions
Topics including radio, computers, early phones, Da Vinci’s flying machines, Lockheed SR-71, Mars rover, and more
Earth science topics like rocks, minerals, plants, weather, and climate change

Why We Recommend It:

STEM and Montessori Friendly – Encourages hands-on learning and scientific inquiry
No Tools or Glue Needed – All pieces press out and slot together
Great for Homeschoolers & Makers – Develops fine motor skills and conceptual understanding
Perfect Gift or Classroom Resource – Screen-free, engaging, and informative
Reusable and Displayable – Finished models make fun room or desk display