Memorable and thoroughly understandable science lessons, liberally sprinkled with humor, will fascinate beginning physics students as well as other readers in such chapters as "On a Clear Day You Can't See Forever," "Physics on a Manure Heap," "A Murder in Ceylon," and "Multiple Scattering at the Breakfast Table."
Entertaining Science Experiments with Everyday Objects by Martin Gardner One hundred experiments delight children while teaching elements of astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, mechanics, geometry, more. Over 100 illustrations.
The Nature of Visual Illusion by Mark Fineman Fascinating, profusely illustrated study explores the psychology and physiology of vision, including light and color, motion receptors, the illusion of movement, much more. Over 100 illustrations.
Principles of Meteorological Analysis by Walter J. Saucier Highly respected classic, geared toward intermediate-level meteorology students, discusses broad-scale analysis and local analysis and provides a brief survey of analysis in the tropics. 1955 edition. 511 illustrations.
Concerning the Nature of Things by Sir William Bragg A Nobel Laureate uses simple terms to explain how birds fly, how uranium is transmuted to lead, how X-rays work, and many other common phenomena. 138 illustrations. 1925 edition.
