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Science is Magic

Author : Steve Mould

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 37,22 MB

Release : 2019-03-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1465487859

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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.



The Science Behind Magic Science Projects

Author : Robert Gardner

Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 35,8 MB

Release : 2013-01-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0766057658

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Book Description

The experiments in this book touch upon different concepts of scientific principles. The concepts in this book include magic through chemistry, magic through light and through sticky water, as well as magic through motion.



Science Projects about the Science Behind Magic

Author : Robert Gardner

Publisher : Enslow Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 19,44 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Magic tricks

ISBN : 9780766011649

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Book Description

Explains how to perform a variety of magic tricks by using the laws of nature, including demonstrations of air pressure, optical illusions, chemical reactions, and more.



The Everything Kids' Magical Science Experiments Book

Author : Tim Robinson

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 21,58 MB

Release : 2007-10

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 159869426X

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Book Description

Contains over fifty science experiments that double as magic tricks, discussing the concepts behind each one and presenting "questions for the scientist," along with thirty puzzles.



Science Magic Tricks

Author : Nathan Shalit

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 127 pages

File Size : 30,59 MB

Release : 2012-12-27

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0486157318

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Book Description

Easy-to-follow instructions, clear illustrations for 50 safe, science-related tricks: making squares and lines disappear, creating a magical doorway out of paper, cutting glass with scissors, and much more.



Martin Gardner's Science Magic

Author : Martin Gardner

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 98 pages

File Size : 33,7 MB

Release : 2012-09-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0486152901

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Book Description

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.



71 Science Experiment (Hindi)

Author : Vikas Khatri

Publisher : V & S Publisher

Page : 124 pages

File Size : 24,58 MB

Release : 2012-05-26

Category :

ISBN : 9789381588604

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Book Description

While magic has lots of meanings to different people, for our purposes here in this all new exciting and interesting book, 71+10 Magic Tricks for Children, it is referred to as the art of illusion or the process of making something appear to be happening that actually isn't. So children, if you have been wondering what's so unique and special about the world of Magic and harnessing an earnest desire in your hearts to become a Magician -- here are some amazing secrets or exclusive tips to perform various types of Magical Tricks described in the book. With these secrets or tips, you can not only excel in performing the tricks explained in the book, but also create some new ones on your own with the skills, techniques and knowledge gained from the book and of course, a bit of your imagination! The salient features of the book include - * How to get started in the world of Magic * Basic Tips for Beginners * Famous Magicians of the world and their Contributions * Mesmerise your family, friends and teachers with 71 Simple and Amazing Magic Tricks to read, understand and then perform * Ten most appealing and outstanding Tricks in Colour The book with all its unique features mentioned above and much more will fascinate all its readers, particularly the children, who are thrilled and enjoy the most, while watching a magic show. And now, when they know how to perform a magic, or the secret behind performing a magic - the book will become all the more interesting and worth reading! #v&spublishers



TheDadLab

Author : Sergei Urban

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 27,28 MB

Release : 2019-05-14

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0525542701

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Book Description

The ultimate collection of DIY activities to do with your kids to teach STEM basics and beyond, from a wildly popular online dad. With more than 3 million fans, TheDadLab has become an online sensation, with weekly videos of fun and easy science experiments that parents can do with their kids. These simple projects use materials found around the house, making it easier than ever for busy moms and dads to not only spend more quality time with their children but also get them interested in science and technology. In this mind-blowing book, Sergei Urban takes the challenge off-screen with fifty step-by-step projects, including some that he has never shared online before. Each activity will go beyond the videos, featuring detailed explanations to simplify scientific concepts for parents and help answer the hows and whys of their curious children. Learn how to: • explore new fun ways to paint; • make slime with only two ingredients; • defy gravity with a ping-pong ball; • produce your own electricity, and more! With TheDadLab, parents everywhere will have an easy solution to the dreaded "I'm bored" complaint right at their fingertips!



Magic with Science

Author : Walter Brown Gibson

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 128 pages

File Size : 10,69 MB

Release : 1968

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780001061460

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Book Description

Dozens of experiments using physics, mathematics, electricity, magnets, water, optical principles, and other scientific bases, which provide challenges to the minds of the audience.



The Science of Harry Potter

Author : Roger Highfield

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 345 pages

File Size : 46,79 MB

Release : 2003-05-27

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1440650993

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Book Description

Behind the magic of Harry Potter—a witty and illuminating look at the scientific principles, theories, and assumptions of the boy wizard's world, newly come to life again in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Can Fluffy the three-headed dog be explained by advances in molecular biology? Could the discovery of cosmic "gravity-shielding effects" unlock the secret to the Nimbus 2000 broomstick's ability to fly? Is the griffin really none other than the dinosaur Protoceratops? Roger Highfield, author of the critically acclaimed The Physics of Christmas, explores the fascinating links between magic and science to reveal that much of what strikes us as supremely strange in the Potter books can actually be explained by the conjurings of the scientific mind. This is the perfect guide for parents who want to teach their children science through their favorite adventures as well as for the millions of adult fans of the series intrigued by its marvels and mysteries. • An ALA Booklist Editors' Choice •