How Do You Get an Egg into a Bottle?: And Other Puzzles: 101 Weird, Wonderful and Wacky Puzzles with Science

by Erwin Brecher, Mike Gerrard

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science

144 pages, Hardcover

First published May 13, 2010

Reviews

[Mark Bates · Rating 3 out of 5]

So so puzzles.

[Meghan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not like the format of this book. It was more like a textbook than an interesting read.