Portrait of Yakov Perelman

Yakov Perelman books in order

Russian science writer

Lived
1882–1942
Country
Russia
Books
7

Yakov Perelman published 1 novel, 4 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with Physics for Entertainment (1913).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Yakov Perelman

Standalone novels in order

  1. Mathematics Can Be Fun (1927)

Children's books in order

  1. Physics for Entertainment (1913)

    336 pages

  2. Astronomy for Entertainment (1958)

    194 pages

  3. Algebra Can Be Fun (1967)

    199 pages

  4. Fun with Maths and Physics (1984)

    373 pages

Other books in order

  1. Figures for Fun (1957)

    182 pages

  2. Physics Can Be Fun (1987)

    431 pages

About Yakov Perelman

Yakov Isidorovich Perelman was a Russian and Soviet science writer and author of many popular science books, including Physics Can Be Fun and Mathematics Can Be Fun.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Yakov Perelman FAQ

How many books has Yakov Perelman written?
Yakov Perelman published 1 novel, 4 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Yakov Perelman's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Physics for Entertainment.
What is Yakov Perelman's last book?
Mathematics Can Be Fun (1927).
What is Yakov Perelman's most famous book?
Physics for Entertainment (1913) is Yakov Perelman's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.