Short talks on science by Edwin E. Slosson, PH.D. Illustrated. The Century Co., 1st copyright 1927. This is the 1930 edition. This book covers many topics in science with a matter-of-fact casual reading format. easy to read and learn while you are at it. And don't tell me we don't all need a brush-up on our science or maybe to answer those simple questions our children ask us just to discover that we don't have a clue! Fun to read and educational. You can't go wrong. For you or a young reader to prick their interest in how things work. 281 pp. Cover fading and normal wear otherwise in good condition.