Author: George Barr
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486254531
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132

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Dozens of riddles and puzzles working with air pressure, liquids, light, motion, more.

Author: Steve Mould
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465487859
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98

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Book Description
Packed with over 40 magical science tricks for kids using simple experiments! Join comedian and author Steve Mould, #1 bestselling author of How to be a Scientist, and learn the secrets behind some of the most famous magic tricks and illusions (and learn some of your own). Learn how to bend water with a balloon, turn water into juice, make a glass beaker disappear in oil, and wow your friends with levitating tinsel! Packed with optical illusions, pranks, and fun facts, this ebook is a must-have for any aspiring scientist or magician (the two aren't as different as you might think)! Each trick is explained using step-by-step photographs, and the science behind each one is showcased clearly and simply. Sprinkled throughout the ebook are profiles of famous magicians and illusionists, such as Harry Houdini and David Blaine, and stories of how they used science to create their most famous tricks. Science is Magic is the perfect addition to any family bookshelf or classroom, putting a fresh spin on science for kids. What's fantastic about this kids’ activity ebook is that many of the magic tricks or experiments are something you learn to perform on a friend and require practice. Thus, (the genius bit) it’s not something kids will just do once and then turn the page. Think Magic Is Just An Illusion? Think again! Discover science - REAL magic at your fingertips. Learn some amazing experiments to wow your friends, find out how magicians use science in their most famous tricks, and discover the magic of the world around you. Packed with activities for kids from magic tricks to optical illusions, and peppered with fascinating facts, this educational ebook is a must-have for scientists and magicians alike. Added bonus, each ‘trick’ or experiment in the ebook uses simple items that can be grabbed from home or a hardware store. Get ready to wow your friends with some cool science-backed magic like: - Magnetic fingers - Reading minds - Color changing potion - Guess the coin - Floating ping pong ball and much more! Add other fun-filled Steve Mould titles in the DK collection to your bookshelves, like How To Be A Scientist and The Bacteria Book.

Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486152901
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98

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Fun and fascinating, 89 simple magic tricks will teach both children and adults the scientific principles behind electricity, magnetism, sound, gravity, water, and more. Only basic everyday items are needed. Includes 89 black-and-white illustrations.

Author: George Barr
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486261119
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

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Experiments to do at home include inquiries into the cold light of fireflies, the speed of ants, magnetic poles, lung capacity, and many other things. Includes guidelines for performing accurate research.

Author: George Barr
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486280004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178

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Instructions on how to do demonstrations with electricity, magnetism, air pressure, and other scientific principles

Author: Lazer Goldberg
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486296005
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 180

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Acclaimed book discusses how to keep a child's curiosity alive. Topics include importance of questions and appropriate climates for learning, need for instructive play and free exploration, use of outdoors as a laboratory, more. "A must for parents, teachers, circulating libraries and young minds on the threshold." — Publishers' Weekly.

Author: George Barr
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486265278
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180

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Explains how scientific principles affect the way athletes perform, particularly in football, basketball, and baseball.

Author: Sue McGrath
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1425970613
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 135

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Science Magic: Fun Guaranteed! has been written for the teacher, youth leader and parent who wishes to bring a bit of science magic to the youngsters in their care. There are four chapters covering topics such as forces, chemical reactions, energy and the properties of materials. The 'Secrets for Success' section is like the method section of a cookery book - follow the guidance and be amazed. The 'Science in a Nutshell' section is for those who wish to learn more about the science behind the experiments. This section is very much related to the primary and secondary curriculum for both the United Kingdom and Eire. Many of the activities in this 'Little Book of Magic' will reinforce and extend all the followers of sciences' current knowledge and understanding and will hopefully leave all believing that science is like a huge slice of chocolate cake enjoyment only cometh when you eateth! Read, consume and enjoy!

Author: Craig F. Bohren
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486320294
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Liberally sprinkled with humor, these lessons will fascinate beginning physics students and other readers with chapters titled "On a Clear Day You Can't See Forever" and "Physics on a Manure Heap."

Author: Seymour Simon
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 048648470X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83

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There are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes, and this illustrated book reveals where they live, what they eat, how they behave, and other fascinating facts. 26 illustrations.