Bears vs Gravity! with Isabel Thomas
Bring your favourite soft toy along for a STEMM adventure with science author Isabel Thomas.
Could a teddy bear defy gravity? Bring your favourite soft toy along for a STEMM adventure with science author Isabel Thomas.
Enjoy a blend of interactive storytelling and science, plus get hands-on with engineering as you build your very own bear-launching contraption to take home!
This session is inspired by Isabel’s latest picture book, Emily vs Gravity – an empowering story about the forces that keep us grounded, and the equally powerful forces of determination, knowledge and human ingenuity that allow us to fly.
Suitable for ages 4+. One ticket per child, with one accompanying adult included per ticket.
Co-programmed by National Centre for Writing and Norwich Science Festival
Isabel Thomas
Isabel Thomas is an award-winning science writer, presenter and educator. She has written a galaxy of books for young audiences, including the bestselling The Bedtime Book of Impossible Questions series.
Isabel also writes for The Week Junior Science + Nature and BBC Bitesize, and delivers outreach for a wide range of organisations, inspiring young people to pursue science education and careers.
She studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford and has an MPhil in Educational Research and PGCE Science with Chemistry from the University of Cambridge. You can find more about Isabel and her work at isabelthomas.co.uk.
Plan your visit
National Centre for Writing is located in the heart of Norwich city centre by the river, and is easily accessible by foot and by public transport. Plan your visit with our guide to the local area, including transport and nearby attractions, as well as full details on accessibility on site.
Accessibility
We want to ensure that Dragon Hall is open and accessible for all. It is largely wheelchair accessible and is equipped with two raising platform lifts, disabled access toilets, hearing loop facilities and some dimmable lighting. Click below for details on parking, access into the building, a breakdown of terrain, facilities, and more.
Box office & shop
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