Magical Experiments

Scientific Amusements to Entertain and Instruct

Arthur Good

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Dover Publications Inc.
01 August 2019

Conjuring & magic

A rare book that feels equally of its time and timeless, this collection of vintage magazine articles presents simple hands-on experiments that seem as much like parlor tricks as they do scientific discoveries. The illusions introduce a range of scientific principles, including centrifugal force, magnetism, and atmospheric pressure. Employing such common household items as corks, bottles, eggs, and soap, the feats are delightfully easy to conduct.

More than 150 experiments, each accompanied by a charming period engraving, promise to amuse and astonish viewers. Stunts include making an egg waltz and a banana peel itself, balancing a plate on the point of a needle and a cup of coffee on a knife blade, changing water into wine and back again, and scores of other exploits. Created by French engineer and science educator Arthur Good, these experiments are regarded as the foundations of the modern approach to science education.

AUTHOR: Under the pen name Tom Tit, French engineer and science educator Arthur Good (18531928) wrote a weekly magazine column, La Science Amusante (Amusing Science). The articles, collected in book form, have appeared worldwide in many different languages and in more than 130 editions. Good's hands-on experiments for children are regarded as the foundations of the modern approach to science education.

By: Arthur Good
Imprint: Dover Publications Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 425g
ISBN: 9780486834207
ISBN 10: 0486834204
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 August 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Under the pen name Tom Tit, French engineer and science educator Arthur Good (1853-1928) wrote a weekly magazine column, La Science Amusante (Amusing Science). The articles, collected in book form, have appeared worldwide in many different languages and in more than 130 editions. Good's hands-on experiments for children are regarded as the foundations of the modern approach to science education.