Finish layouts, do tricky calculations, and solve the complex mysteries of visual designs. Take a scissors and try to duplicate a "mind-bending" curved design with just a few snips. For a change of pace, find the identity of 30 coins that equal $1.00. (25 pennies, 1 nickel, 2 dimes and 2 quarters.) Answers are in the back--in case you're tearing your hair out in frustration!
Can you imagine the mirror image of a given object, or the best way to connect a series of geometrical shapes? These tricky puzzlers will test your ability to do these things and more . . . and help you develop valuable mental skills. All the answers appear in the back.
Stand out from the pack--don't think conventionally, think laterally! And, you can start developing well-honed mental skills with more than 80 braintwisting puzzles that test your creativity and smarts. At first it might not seem as if there's enough information to solve them, but if you just persist, you'll come up with the logical answers. Some of the conundrums come from real life: try to figure out how the Greek playwright Aeschylus could have been killed by a tortoise or how the truth about Mary Queen of Scots' baldness was finally revealed. Or, give this a shot: A runner was awarded a prize for winning a marathon. But, the judges disqualified him when they saw a picture of his wristwatch. Why? Happy puzzling! Answer: A picture of the runner early in the race showed him wearing his watch on his right wrist. When he crossed the finishing line it was on his left wrist. The judges investigated and found that one man had run the first half and his identical twin brother ran the second half of the race.
Every Puzzle It! book has 50 challenging and entertaining puzzles that require the application of important basic skills. In solving puzzles, students wake up their brains as they sharpen critical thinking and problem solving.
Challenge students to think outside of the box! Supplement curriculum with creative math that will enhance students' abilities to problem solve, learn and apply strategies, and think critically. Answer keys are included.
Challenge your teen's mind and strengthen their logical thinking Want to boost your teen's brainpower? This standout among puzzle books for teens is the way to go! From clever crosswords to challenging cryptograms, this delightfully difficult book of mind-benders is packed full of fun new ways to learn. Your teen will hone their critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills as they solve each perplexing puzzle. Go beyond other puzzle books for teens with: Many types of puzzles--Get everything puzzle books for teens should have, including analogies, crosswords, anagrams, logic puzzles, and sudoku. 100 brain challenges--Keep the fun going with enough puzzles to keep even the most clever student busy. Skill building--Help your teen level up their abilities with puzzles that start out simple but get tougher as they go. Encourage your teen to sharpen their mind (and take a break from screens!) with the top choice in puzzle books for teens.
Help newly independent readers ages 6 to 9 think more critically Foster a lifelong love of thinking outside the box with activities that show just how fun critical thinking for kids can be. Whether it's using deduction to figure out what ride everyone would enjoy going on at an amusement park or solving math problems with balls instead of numbers, this book of critical thinking for kids is packed with puzzles to exercise their brains. Expand on what new readers are learning in school and give them the tools they need to build thinking skills early. These activities teach them to identify, analyze, reason, evaluate, solve problems, and make decisions. Boost critical thinking for kids with: Guided learning--Puzzles have clear directions and gradually grow in difficulty, helping kids complete challenges and build their abilities without getting frustrated. A variety of activities--Kids will stay engaged as they switch between matching puzzles, logic grids, fill-in-the-blanks, word scrambles, and more. Real-world examples--Keep critical thinking for kids relatable with exercises that are based on fun activities, like visiting the zoo or going to a party. Build critical thinking for kids with an activity book that helps new readers learn to solve problems independently.
Help children of all learning styles and strengths improve their critical thinking skills with these creative, cross-curricular activities. Each engaging activity focuses on skills such as recognizing and recalling, evaluating, and analyzing.