The Science of Optical Illusions

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.

• 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