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Say hi to Leo!
Leo is obsessed with music!
He’s learning to play the drums with his older sister and has found a handy way to amplify the sound from his phone to play music at a party.
His special skill is communication – he’s great at explai… read more
1 August 2022
Introducing James!
James loves fashion and enjoys drawing. You'll never see him without his trusty sketchbook.
His super skill is imagination – he’s always coming up with new ideas!
This comes in handy for helping people choose clothes for the… read more
21 July 2022
Get to know Maggie!
Maggie likes to cook tasty treats for her friends, and she hates wasting food.
Her special skill is experimentation – she always wants to try new things.
Perfect! Do you think she can turn some leftover vegetable scraps int… read more
19 July 2022
Give Aisha a warm welcome!
Aisha loves sport, especially football and skateboarding.
Her special skill is teamwork–she knows how to get everyone working together to make a difference!
Aisha is teaching her friend to skateboard before the part… read more
8 July 2022
Check out the Gadgeteers Book Collection! You'll be sure to find plenty of inspiration for this year's Summer Reading Challenge with these fun science and innovation themed recommendations. Get ready to be boggled by brilliant facts, gaze at the s… read more
11 May 2022
We're so excited to reveal the theme for the Summer Reading Challenge 2022!
Get ready for Gadgeteers, arriving online and in your local library this summer.
Science is all around you! What do you love doing? Are you a brilliant baker? Or a mega … read more
24 March 2022
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