I heard about [Yakov Perelman][1] and his books. I just finished reading his two volumes of **Physics for Entertainment**. What a delightful read! What a splendid author. This is the exact book I've been searching for. I can use it to develop interest for science (math & physics) in my students.

His math books:

1. Mathematics Can Be Fun
2. Figures for Fun
3. Arithmetic for entertainment
4. Geometry for Entertainment
5. Lively Mathematics
6. Fun with Maths & Physics

His physics books:

1. Physics for Entertainment (1913)
2. Physics Everywhere
3. Mechanics for entertainment
4. Astronomy for entertainment
5. Tricks and Amusements

I want to get all the above books. Because books from author like this cannot be disappointing. But unfortunately not all of them are available. :(


I also read another amazing book [How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method by G.Polya][2]. This books actually teaches you *how to think*. 

In the similar lines if you have any book suggestions (with very practical problems & case studies) for physics & Math (Please don't differentiate between math & physics here. If I can develop interest in one of the subject he'll gain interest in other.) please contribute.

**Cross Post:** http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/10543/books-that-develop-interest-critical-thinking-among-high-school-students



  [1]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakov_Perelman#Books
  [2]: http://www.amazon.com/How-Solve-Mathematical-Princeton-Science/dp/069111966X