Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Why do some printed pictures appear to swirl madly in front of your eyes? How can two colours that look completely different actually be the same? What makes complete images suddenly arise out of random patterns?
With this crazy book of optical illusions, astound your eyes and amaze your brain and discover the science of how the illusions work. Author Clive Gifford, has written a fun and accessible book (fact-checked by neuroscience consultant Anil Seth) that introduces kids to the neuroscience behind how our brains and our eyes interact, creating these amazing phenomena. Children will be enthralled by the illusions and engaged by the supporting information. Learning and critical thinking are encouraged, as readers come away wondering: can you ever believe what you see?
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Showing 2 featured editions. View all 2 editions?
Edition | Availability |
---|---|
1
Eye benders: the science of seeing & believing
2014
in English
- First edition for the United States, its territories and posessions and Canada.
1438003668 9781438003665
|
cccc
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
2 |
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Classifications
ID Numbers
Work Description
Why do some printed pictures appear to swirl madly in front of your eyes? How can two colours that look completely different actually be the same? What makes complete images suddenly arise out of random patterns?
With this crazy book of optical illusions, astound your eyes and amaze your brain and discover the science of how the illusions work. With help from neuroscientist Anil Seth, author Clive Gifford has written a fun and accessible book that introduces kids to the neuroscience behind how our brains and our eyes interact, creating these amazing phenomena. Children will be enthralled by the illusions and engaged by the supporting information. Learning and critical thinking are encouraged, as readers come away wondering: can you ever believe what you see?
Shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2014.
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?History
- Created May 6, 2014
- 8 revisions
Wikipedia citation
×CloseCopy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Need help?
December 9, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
August 17, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
August 14, 2021 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
August 22, 2020 | Edited by ISBNbot2 | normalize ISBN |
May 6, 2014 | Created by The Royal Society | Added new book. |