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Overview
Called "The Magician of Math" by Newsweek, Martin Gardner offers 103 perplexing brainteasers, anagrams, and rebus and logic puzzles to give little gray cells a workout. There are clues — and humor — in the 69 whimsical illustrations, plus complete solutions in the back of the book for anyone who gets stumped.Synopsis
A famous puzzlemeister presents 103 perplexing brainteasers, anagrams, and rebus and logic puzzles. There are clues — and humor — in the 69 whimsical illustrations, plus solutions for anyone who gets stumped.
Debra Briatico - Children's Literature
Kids will love this unique collection of more than 100 challenging word problems, palindromes, crossword puzzles, anagrams, fill-in-the-blanks, matching games, visual puzzles, and much more. These entertaining word puzzles offer a great opportunity for youngsters to stimulate their minds and practice important critical thinking skills. In order to successfully solve the mind-boggling exercises in this fun book, kids will need a good sense of humor, a bit of common sense and patience, and a good dose of logic. Organized into seven chapters (Warm-Ups, Family Talk, What Did You Say?, Creatures, Getting It Right, What Do You Have in Mind?, and Toughies), these brainteasers are accompanied by humorous illustrations (many of which provide visual clues) and helpful diagrams. The author, a world-famous puzzle master, also provides a comprehensive answer section. An "About the Author" section and index are also included. Young puzzle fans will treasure this book. Not only will it boggle their minds, but it will also keep them busy for hours (not to mention all of the giggles it will elicit and skills it will strengthen). 2002, Sterling Publishing,
Editorials
Children's Literature
Kids will love this unique collection of more than 100 challenging word problems, palindromes, crossword puzzles, anagrams, fill-in-the-blanks, matching games, visual puzzles, and much more. These entertaining word puzzles offer a great opportunity for youngsters to stimulate their minds and practice important critical thinking skills. In order to successfully solve the mind-boggling exercises in this fun book, kids will need a good sense of humor, a bit of common sense and patience, and a good dose of logic. Organized into seven chapters (Warm-Ups, Family Talk, What Did You Say?, Creatures, Getting It Right, What Do You Have in Mind?, and Toughies), these brainteasers are accompanied by humorous illustrations (many of which provide visual clues) and helpful diagrams. The author, a world-famous puzzle master, also provides a comprehensive answer section. An "About the Author" section and index are also included. Young puzzle fans will treasure this book. Not only will it boggle their minds, but it will also keep them busy for hours (not to mention all of the giggles it will elicit and skills it will strengthen). 2002, Sterling Publishing,— Debra Briatico