Books like Science Magic by Martin Gardner

xn + yn = zn, where n represents 3, 4, 5, ...no solution "I have discovered a truly marvelous demonstration of this proposition which this margin is too narrow to contain." With these words, the seventeenth-century French mathematician Pierre de Fermat threw down the gauntlet to future generations. What came to be known as Fermat's Last Theorem looked simple; proving it, however, became the Holy Grail of mathematics, baffling its finest minds for more than 350 years. In Fermat's Enigma--based on the author's award-winning documentary film, which aired on PBS's "Nova"--Simon Singh tells the astonishingly entertaining story of the pursuit of that grail, and the lives that were devoted to, sacrificed for, and saved by it. Here is a mesmerizing tale of heartbreak and mastery that will forever change your feelings about mathematics.

A biography of the prolific mathematician Paul Erdős, detailing his restless travels, groundbreaking collaborations, and the mathematical problems that shaped his legacy.

In this engaging and enlightening book, mathematician Ian Stewart uses a handful of mathematical equations to explore the crucial connections between mathematics and human progress, emphasizing the historical significance of equations and their impact on our understanding and influence of the world.

Describes 101 science experiments or activities that can be done with household items and easily found ingredients.

A collection of mathematical stories and patterns shared by mathematicians John Conway and Richard Guy

Explains and demonstrates scientific principles by using them to create magic tricks.

Provides instructions for a variety of science activities outside, arranged by such categories as school, parks, and vehicles.