Astro & B.O.B in the Falling Apple

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Hello Earthlings!!

What goes up… must come down!

Join Astro, the curious space explorer, and his ever-patient robot buddy B.O.B. as they tumble (literally) into the world of gravity!

When Astro crash-lands on Earth, he’s confused by the strange new force pulling him down. From falling cows (oops!) to plummeting apples, it’s up to Astro and B.O.B. to uncover the invisible force that keeps everything grounded.

Packed with laughs, facts, home experiments, and the basics of the scientific method, this first adventure in the Astro & B.O.B. series makes science fun, funny, and full of wonder.

Perfect for curious minds aged 7-11. Aligned with the early science curriculum. Includes hands-on activities to try at home. Encourages kids to ask questions and think like scientists. Designed to be read aloud and acted out between parent and child. Start your journey into science today, with a bump, a thud, and a whole lot of discovery!

Join Astro & B.O.B. in their next adventure:

The Sticky Mystery: Exploring Forces and Friction

For my daughter, Emily

Wayne Thomson is a children’s author who splits his time between England and West Africa. Having lived in eight countries and travelled extensively, his global perspective shapes his storytelling. He created Astro & B.O.B. for his daughter after noticing a gap in children’s science books, wanting to teach her in a fun, exciting way. His work combines curiosity, creativity, and a passion for making learning truly engaging for young minds.

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Brian Hays

This is such a fresh approach to learning! Your children will have fun exploring Earth’s mysteries with this alien dynamic duo and it concludes with fun facts and experiments they can do at home!
LibertyUK

Astro & B.O.B. in The Falling Apple, a Gravity Adventure is a science-led children’s book for ages 5–9, designed to spark curiosity and encourage young readers to ask questions about the world around them. Astro is a curious alien explorer visiting Earth for the first time. B.O.B. is his logical robot companion, always ready with careful observations and explanations. Together, they explore everyday Earth scenes, and discover that even something as ordinary as a falling apple can reveal a hidden rule of the universe. Through humour, story, and observation, children are introduced to the concept of gravity in a way that feels natural and engaging, not like a lesson. Each Astro & B.O.B. book includes: • A story-driven adventure • Fun facts that explain the science behind the story • Simple experiments to try at home • A short quiz to reinforce learning The series gently introduces the foundations of the scientific method, observing, questioning, and exploring ideas, helping children build confidence in how they think, not just what they know.