Books by Helen Pilcher

A look at small, seldom-noticed and apparently insignificant objects and inventions that have changed the world.

A beautifully designed activity book filled with fascinating garden experimentsWith 80 experiments for the whole family to discover and enjoy,The Pocket Book of Garden Experiments contains easy-to-follow instructions for activities that will stretch your imagination and bring out your inner scientist.x Make an ecosystem in a jarx Find out why leaves change colourx Turn potatoes into slimex Calculate the heights of treesx Make a sound map of your gardenEach experiment takes inspiration from the natural world and the fascinating things that live in it.

In this post-natural history guide, Helen Pilcher invites us to meet key species that have been sculpted by humanity.