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Hot Topics! Reading List
Puzzle Books
Young Kids
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Cranium FunFolio: Junior Edition
Cranium: FunFolio - Volume 1-
Cranium: FunFolio Family - Volume 1
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In Cranium FunFolio, kids will create a museum exhibit, design their own
robot, and invent silly songs. In Cranium FunFolio: Family Edition, you'll
work with your amazing family to build a time capsule, scavenge your house
for fun finds, and even write your own movie script! When you finish, you'll
have an amazing keepsake that is unique and all your own - a treasure trove
of wacky adventures and hilarious memories you'll return to time and again!
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Road Trip Trivia: A Big Book of Backseat Brainteasers
Kids Travel: A Backseat Survival Guide
The Amazing Backseat Booka-Ma-Thing: Thousands of Miles Worth of Hands-On Games and Activities -
All "endorsed by the Save the Parents' Sanity Foundation"
Extreme Dot-to-Dots
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Extreme
Dot to Dots by MindWare
- Build focus and concentration
with puzzles ranging from 500 to over 1,400 dots—some even cover two pages. Once
the image is complete, use your markers or colored pencils to fill in the
designs...
Analogies
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First Time Analogies by Dianne Draze
(or from
Amazon)
- grades K-2
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Attribute Block Thinking Activities: Analogies
by Dianne Draze
- grades K-3
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Analogies for Beginners by Lynne Chatham
(or from
Amazon)
- grades 1-3
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 Thinking
Through Analogies by Bonnie L. Risby (or from
Amazon)
- grades 3-6
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 Analogies
for the 21st Century by Bonnie L. Risby (or from
Amazon)
- grades 4-6
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Advancing Through Analogies by Lynne Chatham
(or from
Amazon)
- grades 5-8
Cranium...
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Cranium: The Creative Cat Book of Outrageous Fun!: Draw it, Sculpt it, Build
it!
Cranium: The Data Head Book of Outrageous Fun!: Search it, Find it, Solve
it!!: Search it, Find it, Solve
it!-
Cranium: The Star Performer Book of Outrageous Fun!: Sing it, Dance it, Act
it!
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Cranium: The Word Worm Book of Outrageous Fun!: Write it, Read it, Say it!
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Alternating rewritable pages, and tons of all-new activities
for both solo and group play, each book offers kids hours of outrageous fun.
In Creative Cat's book, go on a journey of artful exploration,
building, sculpting and drawing using their special Creative Cat Stencil. In
Data Head's book, uncover fascinating facts and stimulating stats
with the help of their Nifty Data Head Magnifier. In Star Performer's book, take center stage and discover
kids dramatic talents
using the Star Performer Kazoo. And in Word Worm's book,
enjoy hours of wacky wordplay, riddles, and rhymes using Word Worm
Letter Cubes. Plus each book is packed with cool Cranium components,
and hidden within each book is a secret slide-out game board and a unique
acetate game sheet. As kids collect all four, they can mix and match their
Books of Outrageous Fun to create new multi-layered games - that means
endless fun!
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Cranium FunFolio: Junior Edition
Cranium: FunFolio - Volume 1-
Cranium: FunFolio Family - Volume 1
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In Cranium FunFolio, kids will create a museum exhibit, design their own
robot, and invent silly songs.
 In Cranium FunFolio: Family Edition, you'll
work with your amazing family to build a time capsule, scavenge your house
for fun finds, and even write your own movie script! When you finish, you'll
have an amazing keepsake that is unique and all your own - a treasure trove
of wacky adventures and hilarious memories you'll return to time and again!
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Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun!: The Write-It, Draw-It, Sculpt-It,
Act-It Game-in-a-Book-in-a-Game!
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Cranium one-of-a-kind game-in-a-book-in-a-game.
Logic Puzzles
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 Connections
series by Bonnie L. Risby
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Connections - Introductory: Activities for
Deductive Thinking grades 2-4 (or from
Amazon)
Connections - Beginning: Activities for Deductive Thinking grades
3-4 (or from
Amazon)
Connections - Intermediate: Activities for Deductive Thinking
grades 4-6
Connections - Advanced: Activities for Deductive
Thinking grades 6-8
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Logic
Links: Mindware's Best Logic Problems
- Build thinking skills as you reason out sequencing puzzles, using 48
chips (included) to help visually organize thinking...
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Logic Links Level A
Logic Links Level B
Logic Links Level C
Logic Links Level D
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 Lollipop Logic: Critical Thinking Activities by Bonnie L. Risby
and Robert Risby (or
from
Amazon)
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Lollipop
Logic Book 2 (or from
Amazon)
Lollipop
Logic Book 3 (or from
Amazon)
- grades K-2
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 Logic Safari series by Bonnie L. Risby
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Logic Safari Book 1 grades 2-3 (or from
Amazon)
Logic Safari: Book 2 grades 3-4 (or from
Amazon)
Logic Safari: Book 3 grades 5-6 (or from
Amazon)
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Logic Countdown series by Bonnie L. Risby
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Logic Countdown grades 3-4
(or from
Amazon)
Logic Liftoff grades 4-6
(or from
Amazon)
Orbiting With Logic grades 5-7
(or from
Amazon)
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Logic On Meadow Brook Lane by Bonnie L.
Risby
- grades 5-8 (or from Amazon)
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 Math Logic Mysteries series by Marilynn L. Rapp Buxton, grades 5-8
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Math Logic Mysteries
(or from
Amazon)
More Math Logic Mysteries
(or from
Amazon)
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Perplexors
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Perplexors: Level A ages 8-10
Perplexors: Level B ages 10-11
Perplexors: Level C ages 11-12
Perplexors: Level D ages 12-14
Perplexors: Expert Level ages 14-adult
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 Grid Perplexors
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Grid Perplexors:
Level A ages 8-9
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Grid Perplexors: Level
B ages 10-11
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Grid Perplexors: Level
C ages 11-12
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Grid Perplexors: Level D ages 12-14
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Math Perplexors
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Math Perplexors: Basic Level ages 8-9
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Math Perplexors:
Level A ages 9-10
Math Perplexors:
Level B ages 10-11
Math Perplexors:
Level C ages 11-12
Math Perplexors: Level D
ages 12-14
Math Perplexors: Expert Level
ages 14-adult
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 Venn
Perplexors
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Venn Perplexors: Level A ages 8-10
Venn Perplexors: Level B ages 10-11
Venn Perplexors: Level C ages 11-12
Venn Perplexors: Level D ages 12-14
Perplexors: Expert Level ages 14-adult
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Tactic Twisters
- Twist and loop your
way through maze-like puzzles, 4 levels of difficulty in each books.
Level A ages 11+,
Level B ages 14+
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What is the Name of this Book?: The Riddle of Dracula & Other Logical Puzzles
by Raymond Smullyan
- A progression of logical conundrums, a subtle introduction to Godel's
Incompleteness Theorems, suitable for kids and adults! Check out Smullyan's
other books
The Riddle of Scheherazade: And Other Amazing Puzzles
Lady or the Tiger? And Other Logic Puzzles Including a
Mathematical Novel That Features Godel's Great Discovery
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Dell Logic Puzzles (subscription)
- Various styles and levels of logic puzzles - all great!
Math Puzzles
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Alien
Math by Nick Bollow, Rita Berg, Marya Tyler
- A puzzle book full of "alien" number bases. While saving the
planet from destruction, students will become fluent in base 6, base 2,
and base 16 (the computer bases) numbers, while gaining a deeper
understanding of our own base 10 number system...
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Amazing
"Aha!" Puzzles by Lloyd King
- Improve your ability to think "outside the box" and boost your creativity
with these mixed bag puzzles - some are easy, some are not!
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Becoming
a Problem Solving Genius: A Handbook of Math Strategies
by Edward Zaccaro
- Every math student needs a tool belt of problem solving strategies to call
upon when solving word problems. In addition to many traditional strategies,
this book includes new techniques such as Think 1, the 2-10 method, and more...
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Challenge Math For the
Elementary and Middle School Student
by Edward Zaccaro
- "Math is often taught as all scales and no music. This book contains the music!"
I couldn't have said it better myself - tons of fun problems...
or
Amazon.co.uk
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 Code
Breakers: Level A (or from
Amazon) and
Code
Breakers: Level B (or from
Amazon)
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by MindWare
- Each color represents a different number in a group of equations; find the
value of the colors and you've solved the puzzle! Have fun breaking the code for
each puzzle, while you build logic and math skills that make algebra and
advanced math easier down the road...
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Kakuro
and Other Fiendish Number Puzzles (or from the Amazon.co.uk
Kakuro and Other Fiendish Number Puzzles)
- Math in the same vein as Terry Dreary's Horrible Science... fun
for everyone!
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Kakuro
Challenge 1 & 2
or from Amazon...
Kakuro
Challenge 1 and
Kakuro Challenge 2 by Alastair Chisholm
- More challenging than Sudoku (also called Cross Sums), Kakuro are a
mathematics crossword puzzle!
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The
Loose Caboose & Other Math Mysteries by Dianne Draze
- Solving the 13 mysteries, kids will be using their knowledge of
decimals, sequences, logic, percentage, geometry, measurement, averages,
time, prime numbers, graphing, and computation...
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 Martin
Gardner's Mathematical Games (CD-ROM)
- The entire collection of Martin Gardner's Scientific American columns on
one searchable CD!
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Math-a-logic by Dianne Draze
- Number sequences, from simple to advanced... grades 5-8
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Math
Logic Mysteries by Marilynn Buxton
- Solvers complete math problems and use reasoning to unlock the
clues needed to solve matrix-based logic problems. Includes
measurement, number operations, geometry, probability, fractions,
decimals, percentages, and algebra...
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Math
Olympiad Contest Problems for Elementary and Middle Schools by George
Lenchner
- Four hundred challenging math problems provide kids with a book of
problems which introduces many different problem-solving strategies...
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 Math
Puzzles and Patterns for Kids series by Kristy Fulton
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Math Puzzles and Patterns for Kids grades 2-4
More Math Puzzles and Patterns for Kids grades 2-4
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Math
Skills Made Fun by Cindi Mitchell
- Combines math skills with coloring worksheets, popular with some young gifted
kids. Color by prime number, fraction, etc...
Math Wizardry for Kids by Margaret Kenda, Phyllis S. Williams
Over 200 math puzzles, games and designs for kids, also available as a kit with a protractor, various triangles, a ruler, compass, and other essential tools
 The
Mathematics Calendar 2016 by Theoni
Pappas
A problem a day, all year long! Plus facts, curiosities, and
challenging problems...
Multiplication
Mosaics (Amazon),
More
Multiplication
Mosaics (Amazon),
Division Designs
(Amazon), and
Addition Adventures
(Amazon),
Subtraction Secrets
(Amazon),
Fraction
Finders,
Algebra Antics
MindWare's best number problems...
Number
Junctions
Fill in the empty circles so that the number in each black diamond is
the sum of the four adjacent circles. But be careful: a number can't be
used more than once in any column or row... (two levels)
Patty
Paper Geometry
Geometry from a discovery-based approach. Great by itself, or as a
supplement to traditional basic geometry. The "patty papers" are those
waxed squares used to separate hamburgers before they're cooked...
Also
Patty Paper Student Workbook and for Patty Paper, visit
Key Curriculum Press
Primary
Grade Challenge Math
by Edward Zaccaro
Challenge math now available for younger kids, too...
or
from
Amazon.co.uk
Professor Fiendish's Book of Diabolical Brain-benders (or from the
Amazon.co.uk
Professor Fiendish's Book...)
Horrible Math at its "worst"...
Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
A collection of wacky, mind-boggling math puzzles and brain teasers challenges young readers...
More Sideways Arithmetic from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
A sequel to the original collection of brain twisters and math puzzles includes ""How much is PEPPERS + PIG LIPS?"" and ""If Jenny's shirt has sparkles on it, will Todd have egg in his hair?""
 Spatial
Reasoning Puzzles That Make Kids Think! (grades 6-8) by Jeffrey J. Wanko
Conquer four types of logical and spatial reasoning puzzles (Slitherlink,
Hashiwokakero, Masyu, and Yajilin). The rules for each type of puzzle are
very different, but easy to understand. The challenge is to apply your
critical thinking skills to new situations and develop new strategies for
solving each puzzle... (or from
Amazon)
Dell Math and Logic Puzzles (subscription)
Various styles and levels of logic puzzles - all great!
Visual Search Puzzles
Great Searches...
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The
Big Bug Search
by Kamini Khanduri
- Search through the detailed illustrations of periods of history from the
cave man to the 20th century, showing cultures around the world. Great
entertainment for kids from pre-reading through adult!
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The Great
Animal Search
by Caroline Young, Ian Jackson
- Develop a sense of habitats around the world, and the animals that live
there; from the arctic to the equatorial rainforests, from mountains to deserts,
under the water and by the ocean...
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The Great
Castle Search by Jane Bingham
- From Medieval European castles to Samurai strongholds, there are
hundreds of things to spot on each double page of this beautifully
illustrated book. As well as providing hours of puzzle-solving fun, each
page is packed with fascinating facts in simple captions about what it
was like to live and fight in all sorts of castles, through the ages...
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The Great
City Search
by Rosie Heywood
- Search through the glorious illustrations of cities and cultures around the
world today!
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The Great
Dinosaur Search
by Rosie Heywood
- Find the dinosaurs in our history, searching through detailed illustrations
of the periods of
pre-historic earth
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The Great History Search
by Kamini Khanduri, David Hancock
- Search through the detailed illustrations of periods of history from the
cave man to the 20th century, showing cultures around the world. Great
entertainment for kids from pre-reading through adult!
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The Great
Planet Earth Search by Emma Helbrough
- Search for things to spot around the world, including volcanoes,
rivers, animals and more...
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The Great
Prehistoric Search by Jane Bingham
- Search for giant insects in the swamps, the creatures of the ocean and
the dinosaurs on the plains, and more. Also packed with fascinating
geographical facts in short, easy-to-read captions...
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The Great
Undersea Search
by Kate Needham, Ian Jackson
- Fabulous illustrations and excellent text, lead children to learn about a
variety of watery habitats!
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The Great
Wildlife Search by Caroline Young
- Search through a tropical rainforest, a dusty desert, a peaceful pond
and a shady woodland glade...
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The
Great World Search
by Kamini Khanduri
- Great Aunt Marigold gives seekers a ticket for a Great World Tour with
puzzles to solve, presents to look for and clues to help them find out where to
go next. Investigate cultures in cities and countries and cultures around
the world!
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 LIFE
Picture Puzzles (set of 3)
or from Amazon...
LIFE Picture Puzzle,
LIFE The Original Picture Puzzle,
LIFE The Amazing Picture Puzzle, and
LIFE The Ultimate Picture Puzzle
- What's different between these two photos? Tracking grids, time
limits and increasing difficulty...
Tons more
titles...
Life Picture Puzzle Across America,
LIFE Picture Puzzle Around the World, and
Life: Picture Puzzle Holidays!
Highlights Hidden Pictures...
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Highlights Hidden Pictures Books 2011 Set of 4... (ages 5 and up)
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Highlights Hidden Pictures Books 2012 Set of 4... (ages 5 and up)
Highlights My First Hidden Pictures Books Set of 4... (ages 3 and up)
- It takes keen eyesight and attention to detail to find the hidden
pictures within these amazingly complex illustrations!
Other Search Puzzle Books...
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Gallery
Ghost: Find the Ghost Who Paints the Most!
- Something spooky is happening at the museum! At night, the ghosts of
24 artists come out to play. They paint details from their own paintings
onto other artists' pictures. The book contains pages that are split
horizontally. As you flip through the bottom pages, you see the original
paintings that hang in the museum by day. The top pages show the same
paintings with ghostly additions. Grab the magnifying glass - included
inside - and look for all the changes the ghosts have made...
Who-Dun-Its
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One-Hour Mysteries by Mary Ann Carr (grades 4-8)
- Critical thinking, combined with cloak-and-dagger! Can you find the
clues, and solve these mysteries?
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More One-Hour Mysteries by Mary Ann Carr (grades 4-8)
- More clues, inferred logic, and deductive reasoning... can you solve the
mysteries?
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 Quicksolve
Whodunit Puzzles: Challenging Mini-Mysteries
Baffling
Whodunit Puzzles: Dr. Quicksolve Mini-Mysteries
Great
Quicksolve Whodunit Puzzles: Mini-Mysteries for You to Solve
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Challenging
Whodunit Puzzles: Dr. Quicksolve's Mini-Mysteries by Jim Sukach and illustrator
Lucy Carvino (ages 10+)
- My favorite puzzles as a kid, WhoDunIts are short and sweet mysteries,
that take careful reading and attention to detail. Can you solve them
all?
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Mixed-up Puzzles
-
 The
Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles,
Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums
by Trenton Lee Stewart
- Companion book to the Mysterious Benedict Society series, a
mind-bending collection that will put YOU to the test! With full-color
artwork throughout, features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and
brainteasers compiled by Mr. Benedict himself, with the help of Reynie,
Kate, Sticky, Constance, and other Society associates...
Young Adult Challenges
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1000
Play Thinks: Puzzles, Paradoxes, Illusions & Games
by Ivan Moscovich
- Visual challenges, riddles, and puzzles to help push thinking into these new
frontiers, some original; others are adaptations of classic challenges. Bold,
bright, colorful, and genuinely inviting, they are arranged by mathematical or
scientific category, and ranked by a degree of difficulty from 1 to 10...
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Ivan
Moscovich's Mastermind Collection
- Diabolical puzzles from the undisputed king of recreational mathematics.
Leonardo's Mirror, Hinged Square, Shoelace Problem, Monty Hall Problem,
Fiendishly Frustrating Brain-Twisting Puzzles, and Deviously Difficult
Mind-Bending Puzzles. Get one title or all of them!
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Knotty Number Problems, |
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Leonardo's Mirror, |
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Perplexing Pattern Problems, |
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Perplexing Pattern Problems, |
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The Hinged Square, |
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Tough Topology Problems, |
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Peerless Probability Problems, |
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Brain-Flexing Balance Problems, |
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Cunning Combination Problems, |
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The Shoelace Problem, |
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The Monty Hall Problem, and |
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Loopy Logic Problems |
 Magic
Arrow Tile Puzzles by Ivan Moscovich
Ivan Moscovich knows better than anyone how to create conundrums that are
irresistibly attractive to puzzle lovers—and just like magic, these tricky games
will have you hooked...
The
Mathematics of Oz: Mental Gymnastics from Beyond the Edge by Clifford A.
Pickover
Grab a pencil. Relax. Then take off on a mind-boggling journey to the
ultimate frontier of math, mind, and meaning as acclaimed author Clifford
Pickover, Dorothy, and Dr. Oz explore some of the oddest and quirkiest highways
and byways of the numerically obsessed...
The World's 20 Greatest Unsolved Problems by John R. Vacca
Current debates in astronomy and cosmology, physics and astrophysics,
biology and paleontology, neuroscience, geology, chemistry, and energy
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