1. Physics for Entertainment (aka Physics for Fun), Mathematics can be Fun, Arithmetic for Fun, Algebra for Fun etc. all by Yakov Perelman (aka Y.I.Perelman) an

1. Physics for Entertainment (aka Physics for Fun), Mathematics can be Fun, Arithmetic for Fun, Algebra for Fun etc. all by Yakov Perelman (aka Y.I.Perelman) and published by Mir Publishers in the erstwhile USSR. These were absolutely fantastic and kindled interest in Science/Maths for a whole generation of people across the World. Beg, Borrow or Steal these and make every kid read them. None of the "Modern" popular science books can hold a candle to these books. - https://archive.org/search.php?query=creator%3A%22YAKOV+PERELMAN%22 https://archive.org/search.php?query=creator%3A%22YAKOV+PERE... 2. Men of Mathematics and Mathematics: Queen and Servant of Science both by E.T.Bell - https://archive.org/search.php?query=creator%3A%22Bell%2C+Eric+Temple%2C+1883-1960%22 https://archive.org/search.php?query=creator%3A%22Bell%2C+Er... 3. More recently, i found Who Is Fourier?: A Mathematical Adventure excellent. It is written in "manga" style but the contents are great! Every student should read this.