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[2023]
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"When J. Jonah Jameson demands photos for the Daily Bugle, Peter Parker hits the streets as Spider-Man, encountering infamous super villains along the way! Help Spidey save the day while you search for hidden objects in 8 busy scenes, then sling to the end of the book for even more Look and Find challenges."--Provided by publisher.
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Chronicle Books is pleased to continue the Puzzlemaster Deck line with this new deck from acclaimed NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times. Packed with 75 verbal brainteasers each, this deck will challenge all who enjoy wordplay. None of the puzzles require pen or paper, making them perfect for playing while standing in line, commuting to work, or hanging out with friends.
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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...
5) 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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"Clayton Stumper might be in his twenties, but he dresses like your grandpa and fusses like your aunt. Abandoned at birth on the steps of the Fellowship of Puzzlemakers, he was raised by a group of eccentric enigmatologists and now finds himself among the last survivors of a fading institution. When the esteemed crossword compiler and main maternal presence in Clayton's life, Pippa Allsbrook, passes away, she bestows her final puzzle on him: a promise...
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Mr. Lemoncello's library volume 1
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"Twelve-year-old Kyle gets to stay overnight in the new town library, designed by his hero (the famous gamemaker Luigi Lemoncello), with other students, but finds that come morning he must work with friends to solve puzzles in order to escape"--
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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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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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" 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...
15) Puzzled
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From French spies to Flemish painters, Lincoln's beard to beer can patents, child labour laws to the Great Depression – Puzzled is not your typical history book. This is a captivating and colourful journey through the history of jigsaw puzzles, over time and around the world.Puzzled tracks the evolution of the jigsaw puzzle from expensive collectibles available only to society's elite, to a mass-produced commodity enjoyed by millions the world over....
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180 chess problems in one move with their solutions are included in this book (all in the form of diagrams). Both intermediate and advanced readers can benefit from the book. Real chess games are used to create those puzzles. Please keep in mind that these are do-it-yourself exercises, therefore you must be familiar with all of the basic chess principles. Use "look inside" for additional details.
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Whether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, American Mah Jongg for Everyone is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game! Experienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg-introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and...
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Une énigme est un type particulier de test mental, de jeu ou d'intérêt, dans lequel quelqu'un se voit proposer une énigme/un puzzle, planifié rapidement et explicitement dans le but qu'il puisse tenter de découvrir sa réponse. Cela nécessite régulièrement de la réflexion, de l'instinct et un esprit créatif, souvent excentrique. Un type de détournement ne repose pas sur des informations antérieures, mais sur un exercice psychologique...
19) Murmullos de Ingenio: Un Caleidoscopio de Acertijos que Abraza el Espectro del Conocimiento y la Cur
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Descubre 'Susurros de Ingenio': un fascinante caleidoscopio de acertijos que despiertan la mente 1200+ Desafíos Intelectuales, Ingeniosos Juegos Mentales y Puzzles de Entretenimiento Inteligente Sumérgete en un viaje a través de acertijos donde lo común se vuelve extraordinario. 'Susurros de Ingenio' es un tapiz de curiosidad, inteligencia y diversión. Diseñado para mentes perspicaces, abre portales a un mundo donde el ingenio se mezcla...
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This origami instruction booklet will provide hours of fun and excitement for the whole family!
Learn how to create 36 exciting paper airplane dinosaurs with expert guidance. The airplanes range from simple models that can be folded up in a few minutes to slightly more complex ones with superior aerodynamics.
Most of your favorite dinosaurs are included here:
• Stegosaurus--whose thick, bony plates double as wing stabilizers
• Velociraptor--a...
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