Science Puzzles

Ever wondered if air is colourless (as we all know), then why is the sky blue? Or why do blood vessels look blue when blood is red? Is it possible to use balloons to fly to the moon? Answers to these puzzles and more can be found in "Science Puzzles". Designed to be an effective "brain gym" as well as to educate and entertain, this book will appeal to all readers from 12 years and above - benefitting the readers who are challenged to think about its contents. While the puzzles are qualitative in nature, and require no or simple calculations - the emphasis is on different ways of thinking (logical, lateral, critical, holistic and versatile), paradoxical reasoning and common sense. Thus, promoting creative thinking, problem solving, and discovery learning skills which are very crucial for the knowledge economy today. This interesting collection of practical puzzles are taken from all areas of science - physics, astronomy, geography, earth sciences, biology, chemistry and ethics. Answers and solutions to the puzzles are given at the end of the book.