How Do You Build a Time Machine? And Other Puzzles with Science
How Do You Build a Time Machine? And Other Puzzles with Science by Erwin Brecher, published by Carlton Books, Limited in 2015, offers an engaging exploration of scientific principles through a collection of 100 intriguing puzzles. This 144-page book invites readers to delve into strange trivia and fascinating science facts, addressing questions such as why cats’ eyes glow green and how the size of the moon appears to change.
Readers will find a variety of scientific and mathematical challenges that are grounded in real-world principles. Each puzzle not only presents a question but also provides an explanation of the underlying scientific or mathematical concept in accessible language. This edition serves as both a source of entertainment and a reference for those curious about the mysteries of science, making it suitable for anyone interested in games, activities, and learning through inquiry.
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Learn strange trivia and pick up amazing science facts with 100 fascinating puzzles
Why do cats’ eyes glow green?
How big would the world be if all the empty space was squeezed out of it?
Can you build a time machine?
This book is filled with fascinating scientific and mathematical puzzles, all based on real-world scientific principles. Learn why the size of the moon appears to change, the probability that any two children are girls, and what noise ice cubes make if you drop them into hot soup. The answer to each problem explains a scientific or mathematical principle in easy-to-understand terms, so not only are you solving puzzles, you are learning the secrets behind the most puzzling mysteries of the universe.
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