The ingenious and entertaining experiments described by Tom Tit in his "La science Amusante" have long delighted the young people of France. These experiments can now delight English speaking pupils and students with this updated translation. Many of the physics and mathematics experiments described here are simple pastimes meant for the recreation of young and old, assembled around the family table. Others, on the contrary, being of a scientific...

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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 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...

Like it or not we live in the digital age. Our children are exposed to tons of things that as parents and teachers, we wish they were not. Instead of just talking about the dangers facing our children, author, and marketing strategies Tim Beachum decided to do something about it. He created this book of "Kid Safe Jokes" to give parents and teachers a bit of relief. Your kids can not have hours of fun, and laughter while not being exposed to any information...

"Every parent hopes to experience the thrill of seeing a child discover an activity she loves, and then watching as that interest unfolds into a lifelong passion. But when a child adores horses above all, these joys are often dampened by anxiety, especially when the parent knows little about riding. The questions can be overwhelming: How does one begin to find a qualified riding instructor? Just how expensive is this hobby? And - most important -...