Science Tricks

by Martin Gardner, Tom Jorgenson

A collection of tricks, stunts, and puzzles that explore the properties of water, air, friction, heat, motion, and light

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Martin Gardner was an American mathematics and science writer specializing in recreational mathematics, but with interests encompassing micromagic, stage magic, literature (especially the writings of Lewis Carroll), philosophy, scientific skepticism, and religion. He wrote the Mathematical Games column in Scientific American from 1956 to 1981, and published over 70 books.

Reviews

[Lafcadio]

Parlor tricks for family reunions? Some very interesting experiments in this book.