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Description

A book of 100 fascinating science puzzles perfect for astounding friends, impressing party guests, and annoying relatives A book for the curious, this engaging read takes a slightly different look at puzzle questions--every one is based exclusively on real world science. Using scientific principles, it teaches why a golf ball has dimples, why feet feel cold on a wooden floor, and how to get an egg into a bottle, among other fun and challenging activities. It also includes a glossary of science related terms for the non-rocket scientists interested in purchasing the book, and the answer to each problem explains the scientific principle behind the solution in clear and concise terms.

Contents

This fun book takes a slightly different look at puzzle questions, and all of the posers are based on real-world science. So you'll learn why a golf ball has dimples, why feet feel cold on a wooden floor and of course how you get an egg into a bottle!, Other puzzles include:; Can you Fit a Battleship in a Bathtub?; The Leaning Tower of Dominoes; Which weigh more: Feathers or Gold?; The Fast Car; Bootstrap Elevator; Iron Doughnut; Two Cannonballs; Bottle and Coin; Perpetual Motion; and many more.

Additional Information

• Illustrations: 50 b/w line artworks