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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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144 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 cm
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"'Let there be no mercy or forgiveness for they have shown none.' With these words, whispered into the wind, a mysterious young woman leaps into action with wild abandon, twin automatics blazing. Is she a brave and reckless heroine taking on a monstrous evil? Or is she a deranged angel of death? One thing is clear: whether she is dropping from a high window into a crowd of red-robed fanatical cultists, or facing down a horde of psychotic hillbillies,...
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"Rollo at Play; Or, Safe Amusements" by Jacob Abbott. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to...
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ix, 231 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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"This exploration of the heyday of popular theater and other entertainments of the Old West chronicles its emergence and growth from 1850 to the early twentieth century. Here is the story of the men and women who provided myriad types of entertainment in the Old West, and brought excitement, laughter and tears to generations of pioneers"--Provided by publisher.
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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.
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Discover the fun of arithmetic and other simple mathematics. Begin with the game Krypto. Then try out the "four fours" puzzle. Next, see how perfect squares and perfect triangles reveal algebra and geometry working together. Finally, reason out why a negative number multiplied by itself a is a positive number.
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322 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm
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"From the New York Times-bestselling author of How We Got to Now and Where Good Ideas Come From, a look at the world-changing innovations we made while keeping ourselves entertained. This lushly illustrated history of popular entertainment takes a long-zoom approach, contending that the pursuit of novelty and wonder is a powerful driver of world-shaping technological change. Steven Johnson argues that, throughout history, the cutting edge of innovation...
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xvi, 155 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Provides information on how to be funny, including ideas about comedic styles and routines, how to use props, developing a distinctive character, using music, improvisational techniques, as well as the history of comedy and some well-known people in the field.
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A companion workbook to the best-selling Mysterious Benedict Society series features write-in and page-folding puzzles, riddles and brain teasers compiled by Mr. Benedict and his students to help fans determine if they are eligible society members, in a volume complemented by a preview of The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict.
18) Play
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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All children love to play. How does playtime differ for children from different countries? How is it the same? Readers are exposed to a wide range of interesting sports and games played in various countries around the world. Learning about these activities enhances knowledge of other cultures and encourages readers to appreciate differences but also look for common ground. This relevant critical-thinking exercise also complements elementary curricula...
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iv, 390 pages : illustrations ; 16 cm
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It's time to put down the phone and: visit a botanical garden, create a palindrome, solve a brainteaser. Phone addiction is a modern epidemic. With social media, texting, games, and other apps, it's far too easy to get sucked into an endless spiral of scrolling, wasting hours while missing out on life. So why not: play a board game, try a breakfast burrito, focus a day on hearing every sound you can.
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1 volume : illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm
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"Create a spooky memory for visitors coming to party or trick-or-treat with more than twenty DIY projects for haunting your house. With a bit of theatrics and light, you can create your own flying phantasms, giant jointed-leg spider, coffin, and other spooky displays. Now you can create an extreme cinematic experience with touch, sound, smells, and spooktacular sights that bring on the chills and screams at every turn. This second volume includes...
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