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Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
"How magicians exploit the natural functioning of our brains to astonish and amaze us. How do magicians make us see the impossible? The Illusionist Brain takes you on an unforgettable journey through the inner workings of the human mind, revealing how magicians achieve their spectacular and seemingly impossible effects by interfering with your cognitive processes. Along the way, this lively and informative book provides a guided tour of modern neuroscience,...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Studio
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
These illusions will play tricks on your eyes! ! Find two animals on each page in a clever, stylish exploration of negative and positive space for the very young. "Singing, tweeting, small and round. / Lion likes this whistler's sound." Look closely. What do you see? Could that be a bird nestled in the curl of Lion's tail? And who is swimming by Whale? Or basking in the sun near Swan? Colorful spreads invite children in with a rhyme that contains...
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
This special 25th anniversary edition features a fascinating selection of new Magic Eye images created using the latest 3D illusions and advancements, commemorating a quarter century of mesmerizing Magic Eye entertainment.
Series
Publisher
Wonderscape Entertainment, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the human eyes and ears. What are the parts of the eyes and ears and the functions of each part? What are the role of the brain in processing sights and sounds? What is an optical illusion? What is the Doppler Effect? The answers to these questions and many more are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment.
Publisher
distributed by Vivendi Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Interactive games and intricate experiments designed to leave viewers rethinking how much faith they are willing to put in everything from memory to multitasking. Host Jason Silva and Deception Specialist Apollo Robbins are teaming up with some of the world's foremost neuroscientists to reveal the incredible inner-workings of the brain.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, SI Math Maker Lab is designed to appeal to math geeks and those that prefer practical projects. To complete these engaging projects, kids don't need to be math geniuses or even know how to use a calculator. Each task comes with easy-to-follow instructions, photographs, and illustrations to help whip up super cool mathematics creations!"--
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Who hasn't felt apprehensive at the thought of starting high school? This is the central theme of this short animated film. Playing on imagination and humour, the director offers viewers a thought-provoking piece dealing with the transition that young people between the ages of 10 and 13 experience. Inspired by the work of Escher and Magritte, Catherine Arcand has created a graphically rich film through optical illusions and trompe-l'oeil effects....
19) Hidden wonders!
Author
Series
Publisher
Cartwheel Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Optical illusions abound! Explore a world of toys, an enchanted ball, the farthest reaches of outer space, and more"--
20) Dave Made a Maze
Publisher
Gravitas Ventures LLC
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Dave (Nick Thune, Knocked Up), a frustrated artist who has yet to accomplish anything significant in his career, builds a fort out of cardboard boxes in his living room, only to wind up trapped by the fantastical pitfalls and critters of his own creation.. Ignoring his warnings, Dave's girlfriend Annie (Meera Rohit Kumbhani, The Mindy Project) leads a band of oddball explorers on a rescue mission. Upon entry, they find themselves in an ever-changing...
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