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Are you already a puzzle fan? Or do you want to find a new hobby? Have you ever wondered how to make your own jigsaw puzzles or simply broaden your puzzling hobby? Then here is a book for you! Whether you are an avid fan or a beginner, this book will equip you with everything you need to know about the much-loved jigsaw puzzle as well as how to make your very own creations. Whilst providing information on the history of puzzles, benefits of puzzles...
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The Tangram has seven pieces. If you take the square piece to have an area equal to one, then the area of all the pieces is eight. The Tangram is not unique, but one of many variations - many being ancient. One of note is Archimedes' Stomachion. The Tangram Book by Jerry Slocum makes a persuasive case that its origin is Chinese dating to around 1800; the book also provides an excellent history of the Tangram. For those interested, another good book...
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METRIC PUZZLESWritten and Illustrated by Peggy Adler"Fifty-two carefully developed games including mathematical computations, anagrams, and word puzzles teach the metric units for determining area, volume, and temperature. Readers must determine measurements for several children and three hedgehogs who take vitamin C, pick mushrooms, and travel. Peggy Adler's black-and-white pen drawings add to the fun of these well-conceived exercises which help...
6) Alpha Cubes
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“Alpha Cubes: 127 Spelling Games for All Ages” is a book for families. This unique innovation in word gameplay makes it possible to play hundreds of games with a simple set of five different colored lettered cubes. These games cater to various age groups and skill levels, from beginners to advanced spellers.
Participants select colored, lettered cubes and roll them, then use those letters to play various games. Adding some elements of chance...
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Extreme Brain Workout is a series of puzzles designed to engage the core parts of your brain that are responsible for verbal ability, logical thinking and even your IQ. Each group of puzzles progresses from simple to complex so that they are accessible and challenging for everyone, from the very beginner to the dedicated puzzle master. With each set of puzzles you'll also find information about the specific part of your brain being worked out so that...
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These 13 deadly creatures can be difficult to spot until you're right on top of them . . . or they're right on top of you. Look for each animal in its environment-look closely!-and learn all the ways you could perish-or survive-depending on how smart, well-informed, and good at running away you are. From the deathstalker scorpion and the poison dart frog to wasps, alligators, and many more, young readers will gain a new appreciation for the animal...
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Seek and find under the sea with Bernard the Wolf as he explores a watery realm where mermaids and fish hide among the seaweed and coral reefs.
Bernard the Wolf needs your help! He wears glasses, but still can't see very well. Help him find his friend, a little red crab, as she plays hide-and-seek deep down in the ocean to sharpen Bernard's vision. Also included are fun, additional activities for every visual puzzle to develop your own observation...
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Having fun and learning while you do it is the basis of this book. A variety of games are provided - over 50 including variations. Each game is designed to work with the minimum of equipment - sometimes just paper and pencil, sometimes coins or counters. Simple to understand instructions about how to play, and a simple gameboard, and complemented by an easy to understand game goal. But - and here's the clever part - the games have math embedded in...
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Have a howling good time with Bernard the Wolf as he takes to the skies-and space-with this delightful collection of seek-and-find puzzles.
Bernard the Wolf is back in another thrilling seek-and-find adventure! This time, he's flying high up in the sky with the help of his new friend, Enrico the Robin, who's teaching him how to sharpen his vision. Filled with charming visual puzzles that take place in outer space, among colorful hot air balloons,...
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Bernard, the wolf with bad eyesight, gets help from a friend to discover woodland creatures hiding in the hollows, ponds, and leaves.
Bernard the Wolf needs your help! He wears glasses, but still can't see very well. Help him find his friend, Michael the Squirrel, as he plays hide-and-seek deep within the forest to sharpen Bernard's vision. Also included are fun, additional activities for every visual puzzle to develop your own observation skills,...
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Search for BigFoot around the world in the puzzle series that "make[s] learning visual and collaborative" -The Children's Book Review.
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Shy and reclusive, BigFoot spends most of his time in the deep dark woods, rarely spotted by humankind. But every now and then he leaves his remote retreat, and visits the world's most famous landmarks, monuments, and cultural icons!
Sharpen your search & find skills by locating him at his favorite iconic...
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" Brain Teasers, Fun Puzzles, and Engaging Stories for Clever Kids " is a delightful book filled with brain-teasing puzzles, captivating stories, and engaging games that will keep kids entertained and challenged for hours on end.This book has a wide range of logic puzzles, lateral thinking problems, riddles, and word games, all with amusing tales that will capture children's imaginations and inspire their creativity. The puzzles are designed to be...
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