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The Science of Optical Illusions

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Have you ever noticed something moving out of the corner of your eye, only to look and everything be still? Some images are made to trick your brain just like this. The movement happens because the brain can't focus well on things in our peripheral vision. This set teases out the science of awesome optical illusions from how forced perspective works in art to our tendency to look for eyes in the world around us. What was once brain boggling is explained in accessible language with real-life examples and in-text invitations for readers to make their own illusions. Features include: Supports STEAM curricula through inclusion of science, art, architecture, and engineering content. Puzzles and illusion examples draw in reluctant readers. Fact boxes describe brain functions in interesting and age-appropriate language and detail.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781538244036
  • ISBN-10: 1538244039
  • Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
  • Publish Date: July 2019
  • Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.25 pounds
  • Page Count: 32
  • Reading Level: Ages 9-11

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