Fooled Ya!: How Your Brain Gets Tricked by Optical Illusions, Magicians, Hoaxes & More

by Jordan D. Brown

Emily Bornoff (Illustrator)

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Don't be fooled by what your brain thinks you see! Fooled Ya! is a kid's guide to the mind bending world of illusions, perception, and why we can be tricked. Don't be fooled again, learn the tricks!

Discover the variety of ways our brains can trick us, from the visual trickery of optical illusions, to magicians' masterful use of misdirection, to strategies used by con artists. You can't always trust your brain, learn why with Fooled Ya! and you'll be less likely to be swindled, hoodwinked, or bamboozled. Brian Z. Brain is your illustrated guide, he will explain the inner workings of your mind and what makes it tick.

This mind bending guide to what you see and only think you see covers just about anything you could dream up. Sections include "Can You Trust Your Brain," "Fool the Five Senses," "How Magicians Mess with Your Mind," and "Learn to Be Less Gullible." Woven throughout are tons of articles that show off interesting stories and facts on subject ranging rang history, psychology, and even neuroscience!

Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year, 2018!

  • ISBN13 9781633221581
  • Publish Date 14 September 2017 (first published 12 September 2017)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 9 February 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint MoonDance Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 80
  • Language English