Astounding Science Puzzle Book

by Brown, Matt

• ISBN13: 9781849945011
• ISBN10: 1849945012
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-10-04
• Publisher: Batsford

Summary

An engaging and witty puzzle book for science fans all over the world.

The Astounding Science Puzzle Book features a series of mini quizzes of 10–15 questions on quirky topics, including 'Marvellous maths and peculiar patterns', 'Wonderful wordplay' and 'Wonders and fragilities of the body'. This handsome book makes exploring maths, physics, chemistry and biology exciting and challenging, and is perfect for any quiz lover. The trivia is based on science but also extends to popular culture, history and language – with Nobel Prize winners alongside Elvis Presley, and the moons of Mars alongside Jurassic Park.

The book is interweaved with puzzles, including witty anagrams, logic puzzles, crosswords, dingbats and other illustrated puzzles. Aspiring code-breakers should keep their eyes peeled for hidden puzzles as well. From the Big Bang to Beatles lyrics – this book is perfect for any trivia lover.

Author Biography

Matt Brown holds degrees in Chemistry (BSc) and Biomolecular Science (MRes) and is a scientific editor and writer who has contributed to several books, including Defining Moments in Science (Cassell) and 1001 Inventions That Changed the World (Cassell). He served as the Royal Institution’s quizmaster for several years. Matt is also the author of Everything You Know About Art Is Wrong, Everything You Know About Science Is Wrong, and Everything You Know About Space Is Wrong (all published by Batsford). He also serves as Editor-at-Large of Londonist.com.