Brainteasers Puzzles Games (378 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This winter-themed collection is packed with a wide range of kids' favorite puzzles, including mazes, number puzzles, wordplay, brainteasers, matching, and our ever-popular Hidden Pictures(R) puzzles. With bright illustrations, varied levels of complexity, and plenty of humor, this book is sure to challenge, entertain, and amuse kids of every interest and ability.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This winter-themed collection is packed with a wide range of kids' favorite puzzles, including mazes, number puzzles, wordplay, brainteasers, matching, and our ever-popular Hidden Pictures(R) puzzles. With bright illustrations, varied levels of complexity, and plenty of humor, this book is sure to challenge, entertain, and amuse kids of every interest and ability.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Match wits with the great minds of the world's greatest civilizations in this fascinating collection of ancient conundrums, brainteasers, and mind-benders. .What do prehistoric bone markings and modern computer science have in common? .What is the mystery of pi that stumped generations of ancient mathematicians? .What are the ancient puzzle origins of popular games such as tic-tac-toe and chess? .Can you solve the puzzles posed to emperor Charlemagne by Alcuin of York? .What's the secret lore behind magic squares that captured the imagination of Chinese emperors, Persian mystics, and Benjamin Franklin? Dominic Olivastro presents a popular history of mathematics by focusing on the puzzles that civilizations posed for their own education and entertainment. Here are classic "puzzle problems" from ancient Africa, Egypt, Persia, China, and Greece and from cultures and texts spanning the Middle Ages and the Renaissance all the way to the present. Each puzzle is linked with insightful folk and scientific history that helps shed light on the mysterious purpose and origin of the problem. Fascinating clues for figuring out answers draw on modern problem-solving techniques and lead to ancient secrets that, before now, have rarely been understood. Whether you decipher them for their historical significance, classical wisdom, or just for the sheer, maddening fun of it, these delightful puzzles provide a unique, entertaining, and enlightening guide to the evolution of the human mind.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Match wits with the great minds of the world's greatest civilizations in this fascinating collection of ancient conundrums, brainteasers, and mind-benders. .What do prehistoric bone markings and modern computer science have in common? .What is the mystery of pi that stumped generations of ancient mathematicians? .What are the ancient puzzle origins of popular games such as tic-tac-toe and chess? .Can you solve the puzzles posed to emperor Charlemagne by Alcuin of York? .What's the secret lore behind magic squares that captured the imagination of Chinese emperors, Persian mystics, and Benjamin Franklin? Dominic Olivastro presents a popular history of mathematics by focusing on the puzzles that civilizations posed for their own education and entertainment. Here are classic "puzzle problems" from ancient Africa, Egypt, Persia, China, and Greece and from cultures and texts spanning the Middle Ages and the Renaissance all the way to the present. Each puzzle is linked with insightful folk and scientific history that helps shed light on the mysterious purpose and origin of the problem. Fascinating clues for figuring out answers draw on modern problem-solving techniques and lead to ancient secrets that, before now, have rarely been understood. Whether you decipher them for their historical significance, classical wisdom, or just for the sheer, maddening fun of it, these delightful puzzles provide a unique, entertaining, and enlightening guide to the evolution of the human mind.…

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Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Very Good. Build in some time for fun! Comes with bricks to play 9 games.Who can stack the tallest tower in 60 seconds? Can anyone solve the puzzle cube? With more than 50 fun challenges, puzzles, brainteasers, and games, get out your LEGO® bricks - and the bricks that come with this book - and put your friends and family to the test. ©2020 The LEGO Group.…

Condition: Good. Build in some time for fun! Comes with bricks to play 9 games.Who can stack the tallest tower in 60 seconds? Can anyone solve the puzzle cube? With more than 50 fun challenges, puzzles, brainteasers, and games, get out your LEGO® bricks - and the bricks that come with this book - and put your friends and family to the test. ©2020 The LEGO Group. …

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