How to Really Fool Yourself Illusions for All Your Senses

Fans of Vicki Cobb's unique blend of humor, science, and hands-on activities will have tons of fun with How to Really Fool Yourself. Kids won't be able to believe their eyes--not to mention their ears, noses, hands, and tongues! Packed with all-new illustrations and a delightful new design, this book features over 70 activities to fool all five senses. Each illusion is followed by a fascinating "Why You're Fooled" section that explains the science and history behind the "magic." * Illusions of touch, taste, hearing, smell, and sight include: the Incredible Shrinking Sugar Cube, Flavorless Coffee, Movie-Style Sound Effects, Making Circles from Straight Lines, and many more * The hardcover edition of How to Really Fool Yourself has sold 90,000 copies * A Main Selection of the Primary Teachers' Book Club

Vicki Cobb is the well-known author of more than eighty-five highly entertaining nonfiction books for children.