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Math puzzles and Games (2 volumes in 1)

Author: Michael Holt
Publisher: Barnes and Noble
Category: Book

Buy New: $8.25
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Seller: coolyouthdude
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sales Rank: 3157569

Media: Hardcover

ASIN: B000PMBRQE

Publication Date: 1997
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Also Available In:

  • Hardcover - Math Puzzles & Games (2 volumes in 1)
  • Paperback - Math Puzzles and Games
  • Unknown Binding - Math puzzles and games
  • Hardcover - Math puzzles and games, volumes I & II
  • Hardcover - Math Puzzles and Games
  • Hardcover - Math puzzles and games, volumes I & II

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Compilation copyright 1978. "Here are enough problems, puzzles, games, diversions- and their solutions- to keep the entire family happily busy for hours."


Customer Reviews:
5 out of 5 stars If you can get your hands on this book, it's a lot of fun!   February 15, 2002
Jane James (California)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I love the variety of puzzles in this book. They range in difficulty - my 10-year-old son, myself, and my physics-adoring husband have all been challenged and entertained by the puzzles in this book.

I love that the author says at the beginning of the introduction, "If you really get stuck, don't give up - or you'll spoil the fun. Put the sticky puzzle aside, and perhaps the next day a new line of attack may suddenly strike you. Or you can try to solve an easier puzzle similar to the sticky one. Or again you can guess trial answers just to see if they make sense."

He does give the answers at the back, but he's right; it's much more satisfying to figure it out oneself.

The puzzles are grouped by type; the easier ones at the beginning of the section, gradiently getting more difficult.

This book is really wonderful for children and adults. As a homeschooler, I find this a wonderful tool for challenging myself and my kids. It's a great tool for making math FUN!

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