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9781894379335

Magic: A Strange Science Book

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  • ISBN13:

    9781894379335

  • ISBN10:

    1894379330

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2003-09-01
  • Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
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Summary

True magic more amazing than fiction.Fictional wizards such as Gandalf and Harry Potter are no match for readers of Magic, Sylvia Funston's latest addition to the Strange Science series. Magic has long been a topic of perennial interest to children and adults alike -- and today more so than ever, with the phenomenal successes of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings.All around the world and throughout history, magic has been used to explain the inexplicable. Now, Magic goes beyond the wand, behind the broomstick and inside the crystal ball to reveal all the scientific secrets that explain magical occurrences.From the Aurora Borealis to the secrets of the runes, through healing magic, superstitions, alchemy, and movie magic, young readers will discover that magic has many forms.Topics covered include: Who were the first magicians? Seeing the future Healing magic Tools of the trade Stage and screen magic Magic tomorrow -- will science explain all of life's mysteries?

Author Biography

Sylvia Funston is a respected and award-winning children's author. In 1994, she and co-author Jay Ingram won the prestigious Science in Society Award for A Kid's Guide to the Brain. She is the author of the previous three books in the Strange Science series, including Mummies. She is also the author of Scary Science.

Joe Weissmann teaches illustration at Sheridan College, Oakville, Ontario.

Table of Contents

Do You Believe in Magic?p. 4
Magical Mysteries
What Is Magic?p. 6
Who Were the First Magicians?p. 8
How Does Magic Work?p. 10
Types of Magicp. 12
Magic Mazep. 14
The Magic Arts
Magical Writingp. 16
Secret of the Runesp. 18
Seeing the Futurep. 20
Healing Magicp. 22
Scary Magicp. 24
Witchcraftp. 26
Alchemyp. 28
Tools of the Tradep. 30
Magic Today
Stage Magicp. 32
Screen Magicp. 34
Believe in Magicp. 36
Magic Tomorrowp. 38
Index and Answersp. 40
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

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