
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
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Physics for Entertainment
Yakov Perelman's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Mathematics Can Be Fun (1927)
Children's books in order

Physics for Entertainment (1913)

Astronomy for Entertainment (1958)

Algebra Can Be Fun (1967)

Fun with Maths and Physics (1984)
Other books in order

Figures for Fun (1957)

Physics Can Be Fun (1987)
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.