Puzzles and quizzes Books
Random House USA Inc WP Sunday Xword Omnibus V 2 Washington Post
Book SynopsisThis meticulously crafted collection of 200 Sunday-size puzzles from The Washington Post Sunday Crosswords will please fans of all shapes and sizes. Not too traditional, not too contemporary, these crosswords are just right for puzzlers of all tastes.
£11.39
Random House USA Inc Bg Sunday Crossword Omnibus v2 Boston Globe
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive volume of 200 crosswords from The Boston Globe features the signature wit and wordplay of the popular trio of Henry Hook, Emily Cox, and Henry Rathvon. These beloved authors continue to treat their fans to endless puzzle-solving pleasure with this special value-size compilation. With contemporary and up-to-the-minute clues, these puzzles continue to be a staple!
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Kama Sutra Mad Libs
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£7.38
Penguin Putnam Inc Just Married Mad Libs
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£7.38
Penguin Putnam Inc Ode to Alcohol Mad Libs
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£7.45
Penguin Putnam Inc Stoned Off Our Mad Libs
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£6.92
New Chapter Press,U.S. Bar Games
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£8.95
Platypus Media LLc One Minute Mysteries 65 Short Mysteries You Solve
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDeveloping higher-level thinking skills should be commonplace in the curriculum now and this book does provide a way of doing that, it might even lead to students making up their own mysteries for their classmates to solve. I would recommend this book to teachers of years 5, 6 or 7. The Association for Science Education One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! is a wonderful resource for teachers who want to provide real-life math problems for their students. Each story problem is conveyed in a one-page format that asks the reader to draw a conclusion. The stories provide an insightful look into how math can be applied in the real world. Problems include discovering how much it would cost to either replace a book at the library or pay the late fees; the score you would need to win a gymnastics meet; and how to modify a recipe to accommodate a large group of people. Bonus sections include five extra math mysteries and five science mysteries. Most of the problems require higher-order thinking and may be difficult for students to complete independently. My sixth-grade classes worked in small groups with this book, which helped the students work toward a solution. Some of the stories are slightly fanciful, but they are completely math based and do not lend themselves to giving students the answer. I believe that the book would have been more coherent and beneficial for teachers if the stories had been better organized. Rather than arranged by story line, the stories could have been organized by concept (i.e., algebraic reasoning, geometry, probability, and so on). Overall this book can provide intriguing, useful, and challenging problems for a variety of students. -- Jennifer G. Martin, NCTM, Mathematics Teaching in Middle School Encouraging critical thinking skills, it teaches children to think quickly and scientifically. One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! is a highly recommended purchase for science teachers who want to introduce a bit of extra fun into the classroom. -- Willis B. Buhle, Reviewer Buhle's Bookshelf Conundrums, puzzles and enigmas! The scientific approach prevails overall. One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! turns us into sleuth hounds. If only textbooks were such fun! -- April Holladay, Author of Globe and Mail's online science column, WonderQuest One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! turns kids into scientists! Each of these clever stories sets up a mystery that can be solved using a bit of creative analytical reasoning. Stimulating and great fun for the whole family! -- Katrina L. Kelner, Ph.D., Deputy Editor of Life Sciences Science Parents and kids alike will be challenged by these stimulating, real-world science mysteries. One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! is a great way to grow a young scientist-or improve an old one! This book belongs in every school and every home. -- Julie Edmonds, Co-Director, Carnegie Academy for Science Education Everyone loves a mystery! The father-daughter team behind One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! have done a wonderful job writing stories that draw in curious young people... and show them that science can answer many of life's mysteries! -- Patricia Sievert, MS, Physics and Physics Education, Northern Illinois University A wonderful novel way to get kids happily engaged in problem-solving. It not only teaches kids about science, but also demonstrates how to use science in everyday life. Relevant, real-life examples make One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! a great read for kids...and adults! -- Marina Moses, Dr. PH, George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services These clever little science-based mysteries will have a myriad of uses. I see them as the perfect solution for stimulating kids on car journeys by really getting them to use their intellect. -- Kathleen Karr, Author of Born for Adventure and Agatha Award-winning The 7th Knot Like potato chips, one isn't enough-with One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! you'll just want to read more: These one-minute science mysteries are fun treats for readers that will sharpen their powers of observation and improve their reasoning abilities. -- Brenda Seabrooke, Author of Award-Winning The Haunting of Swain's Fancy Brilliant idea! What a wonderful father-daughter venture! The short story form and lively, friendly writing style make reading easy and fun. I couldn't put it down! When I thought I'd take a break from reading, my curiosity led me to read 'just one more.' One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! is not too theoretical, is easy to apply and boosts children's natural curiosity to learn. -- Shoshana Hayman, Life Center, Tel Aviv One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! is a great concept! It puts science in an everyday context and mixes it with a little intrigue to draw in both the inquisitive mystery buff and the curious budding scientist. What a brilliant idea for a father and daughter to write them together. They ensure that the mysteries are just as engaging for adults as they are for kids. What a great book! -- Marc Zev, Author of 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math I love One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! I'm delighted to see a book featuring critical reasoning rather than fact memorization offered as a science-education resource. This book keeps you turning page after page! -- Ryan McAllister, Ph.D., Biophysics, Georgetown University One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! gives parents and children a magnificent imaginative platform to discover the way our world works. -- Marisa Frieder, Ph.D., Microbiology, Oregon Health and Science University "This is one smart, enjoyable book. Not only does it expose readers to a wide range of science topics and inspire fits of deductive reasoning, but the mysteries themselves are highly enjoyable little stories, replete with fictional characters whose personalities shine through and compelling story lines. It's hard to imagine this could all be accomplished in a format as brief as two pages per mystery, but such is the case. Indeed, their bite-sized nature makes each mystery all the more compelling for the fact that the reader need not wait long to begin mulling over possible solutions and can simply turn the page to learn the answer. And the titles of the mysteries are so cleverly conceived as to evoke immediate curiosity and excitement in the reader, pulling them in for a fast, satisfying, thought-provoking ride. The book is divided into four sections of 15 mysteries apiece, grouped according to the topics of Life Science, Earth and Space Science, Physical and Chemical Science, and General Science, followed by a bonus section containing 5 additional mysteries."Tillywig Award Winner 2015 Tillywig Toy and Media Awards WASHINGTON, DC It's a typical situation. A mother has to run an errand and leaves a note for her kids telling them to help themselves to lunch. There are eggs in the refrigerator, it says; but, some are hard-boiled and others are raw...and they look the same. How can the kids tell which is which without cracking them open?The students in the fifth grade science class at Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. have to think scientifically to solve the mystery. Samadhi says she had to try more than one idea to differentiate between the eggs.It was kind of difficult, but it was fun too," she explains. You get to do things yourself. You need to try new things, you don't have to do what the teacher tells you. You get to try stuff that you think might work for what you're doing."Samadhi discovered that spinning the eggs solved the mystery. Raw eggs spin more slowly than hard-boiled ones because the liquid inside slows them down.Think, solve and learnThis puzzler - The Eggcellent Idea - is one of 65 in the "One Minute Mysteries" educational series. Each mystery takes about a minute and half to read and requires students to solve it using their math and science knowledge. Mundo Verde teacher Karen Geating Rivera notes that the series was created by Eric and Natalie Yoder, a father-daughter pair. And when they were first written, the daughter was still a middle schooler. So it's not just written for children, but it was actually written in part by the child herself."Every single mystery is written with characters that are children, and children that are facing real world situation that they need to solve using their background knowledge on math and science," she explains. So they're not expected to have a bunch of formulas in their head that they already know. It's just things that happen every day and that you just think from a scientific or mathematical perspective to resolve."WATCH: Video report on project: http://www.voanews.com/a/minute-mysteries/3628608.html'Minute Mysteries' Help Kids Solve Math, Science Problems0:03:120:00:00/0:03:12Science teacher David Levin says the mysteries get the children excited. If they enjoy what they're doing, they will learn. That's my philosophy. I like having the opportunity of having them in small groups, sharing their ideas, feeling the experiment in their hands."Kids have also to discuss the facts among each other before declaring the answer. Ten-year-old Dante finds these group discussions useful. You might come to an agreement," he says. You might come to disagreement. But sometimes once you share your opinions, you can find out which one is the right response and which one isn't."Creating learning opportunitiesThe latest addition to the series is bilingual: English and Spanish. The authors are trying to provide a resource for dual-language education, which is a growing trend in many schools around the country, including Mundo Verde. School instructional guide, Berenice Pernalete says having bilingual instructions helps the students who come from different backgrounds. I think that for a language immersion school, one of the things that teachers do in order to foster engagement in students and to be really creative is that they have shared experiences."Teacher Karen Geating Rivera says bringing the mysteries into the classroom allows her students to develop several skills at the same time, and learn from each other. The kids who don't speak Spanish at home, and who are learning Spanish as a second or maybe a third language are able to hear the native speakers in a natural, authentic setting and start picking up some of that language and vice versa," she says. The fact that they are leaving the classroom still talking about what we've done tells me that I really made it an authentic experience, something that they can walk out and continue using in real life."The "One Minute Mysteries" series, she says, is another tool to keep her students engaged and foster their math, science and bilingual skills. -- Faiza Elmasry Voice of America, December 9, 2016
£12.94
£38.24
St Martin's Press The New York Times Monday Through Friday Easy to
Book SynopsisSee how far you can get!Serious solvers know that the puzzles in The New York Times get harder as the week goes on. From an easy Monday to a downright difficult Friday puzzle, this collection is sure to challenge you with each passing day. Can you make it all the way to the end of the week?- Featuring 50 New York Times easy to tough puzzles- Each puzzle labeled by day of the week- Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz
£12.59
Flatiron Books Cutting Teeth
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£25.19
Sirius Entertainment Whodunit Puzzles
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£12.99
Sirius Entertainment Puzzles for Mindfulness Wordsearch
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£10.25
Arcturus Publishing The Amazing Sherlock Holmes Puzzle Book
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£11.54
Arcturus Publishing Colossal Wordsearch
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£15.95
Arcturus Publishing Sherlock Holmes Whodunits Can You Crack the Case
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£15.95
Arcturus Publishing Wordsearch
£13.77
Sirius Entertainment The Calming Activity Book
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£13.26
Arcturus Publishing Wordsearch
£13.77
Puzzlewright Mentalfloss Logic Puzzles ExtraSweet Puzzles with
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£11.39
Publications International, Limited Picture Puzzles Brain Games Unnumbered
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£12.98
Publications International, Limited Word Searches Brain Games Unnumbered
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£12.98
Publications International Amazing Places Picture Puzzles Brain Games
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£12.73
Publications International Brain Games Picture Puzzles Goes to the Dogs
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£12.98
Publications International, Limited Brain Games Bible Word Search
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£12.98
Union Square & Co. Jumbo Print Easy Crosswords 7
£13.29
Union Square & Co. Large Print Cryptograms
£13.29
Union Square & Co. Large Print Cryptograms 3
£13.29
Union Square & Co. Large Print Word Search Puzzles 3
£13.29
DK Solve These Fcking Puzzles Delight Your Salty
Book SynopsisBadass Cryptograms, Crosswords, and Word Searches for Hours of Mind-F*cking FunYou're no dipsh*t! You know that solving puzzles can boost your mental acuity and creative thinking. Well guess what else science says is good for your brain? That's f*cking right--profanity! Cursing has even been proven to boost your physical and emotional health. It's basically mother nature's wonder drug. Combine the powers of puzzles and profanity and--hot damn!--you're going to be unf*ckingstoppable!So grab a pencil and delight your salty brain with a f*ckton of profanity puzzles--from crosswords, word searches, and drop quotes to cryptograms, acrostics, and scrambles. What the hell are you waiting for? Solve these f*cking puzzles!
£14.44
DK Puzzle Barons Number Logic Puzzles
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£13.49
Hal Leonard Corporation Two Nirvana in Utero Jigsaw Puzzles in Tin Gift
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£17.99
Hal Leonard Corporation Sublime Everything Under the Sun 3d Lenticular
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£13.49
Random House USA Inc Presidential Puzzle-Mint: An Abraham Lincoln
Book SynopsisA unique 500-piece jigsaw puzzle perfect for puzzlers and history buffs. • This puzzle’s uniquely challenging design depicts a portrait of Abraham Lincoln rendered in deconstructed dollar bills.• The fusion of the elements of currency with a familiar historical face presents a fun challenge to casual and experienced puzzlers alike.• Sturdy puzzle pieces fit perfectly together, are virtually dust-free with minimal glare, and are designed for easy handling.• Finished puzzle measures 18 x 24 inches.
£17.74
Random House USA Inc Mosaic Mind Bender Puzzle: An Ancient Roman
Book SynopsisFrom the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, a beautiful 500-piece puzzle featuring a visually compelling floor mosaic from Ancient Rome. • The intricate design will captivate puzzle enthusiasts at all levels.• The central mosaic is bordered by a collection of smaller geometrical fragments for added fun and challenge.• Sturdy puzzle pieces fit perfectly together, are virtually dust-free with minimal glare, and are designed for easy handling. Pieces are stored in polybag to avoid damage.• Beautiful design makes it perfect to display once finished or take it apart and complete it again for endless fun.
£17.74
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Crafting Wood Logic Puzzles: 18 Three-dimensional
Book SynopsisFor centuries, logic puzzles have entertained, inspired and educated kids of all ages. Studies show these engaging brain teasers provide unsurpassed benefits to the body and mind, increasing manual dexterity, mathematical abilities and overall intellectual agility. Crafting Wood Logic Puzzles provides plans and instructions for crafting 18 of the most popular manual puzzles. Projects range from traditional put together/take apart games like pentominoes and soma cubes to more sophisticated unlocking head-scratchers, such as the Burr and Heart Box puzzles. Readers will also learn specialized cutting, drilling, sanding, gluing and finishing techniques that make crafting wooden puzzles possible.
£17.74
Triumph Books Jumble® Explosion: A Puzzle Boom
Book SynopsisOffering three levels of puzzling, with "Classic Puzzles," "Daily Puzzles," and "Challenge Puzzles," this collection provides hours of word descrambling entertainment. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£12.30
Triumph Books Ready, Set, Jumble®!: Let the Games Begin!
Book SynopsisFor over 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£12.30
Triumph Books Jolly Jumble®: Jumble® Puzzles to Keep You in
Book SynopsisSpecializing in feel-good humor, this collection of scrambled word puzzles entertains as well as challenges. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£12.30
Triumph Books Juke Joint Jumble®: Puzzles that Shake, Rattle,
Book SynopsisAnother classic collection in the making, this book of word scramble puzzles is a quick way to liven up downtime. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£12.30
Triumph Books Jet Set Jumble®: A Wealth of Puzzles to Enrich
Book SynopsisPerfect for the globe-trotting puzzle fan, this collection of scrambled word puzzles makes travel time fly. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£14.66
Triumph Books Jumble® Getaway: Your Ticket to a Paradise of
Book SynopsisEasily stowed in a carry-on but large enough to not get lost in cracks between car seats, this collection of word scramble puzzles makes an ideal travel companion. With nearly 200 pages of lighthearted humor and healthy brain excerise, the book will make travel time fly—or provide a welcome mental vacation at home. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£9.95
Triumph Books Jumble® Sensation: The Puzzles that Are Sweeping
Book SynopsisContinuing the popular trend of these witty word puzzles, this collection of brainteasing scrambled words with a bonus mystery puzzle and humorous comic will delight fans of Jumble® or word puzzles in general. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£12.95
Triumph Books Jumble® Galaxy: A Universe of Challenging Puzzles
Book SynopsisLeaving worldly troubles behind, this collection of entertaining puzzles rockets to the next level of witty word scrambles and is an ideal way to spend downtime while still keeping the mind active. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble®, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging wordplay and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£12.30
Triumph Books Jumble® Safari: In Search of Undiscovered
Book SynopsisTransporting puzzle enthusiasts to savannahs and jungles, this new collection is teeming with the sights and sounds of a safari. For more than 40 years, millions of newspaper readers have delighted in solving Jumble, which appears in hundreds of national papers and in these puzzle books that offer hours of challenging word play and fun. Each page features a series of mixed-up words coupled with a cartoon clue, and one letter from each word is used to form the answer to the puzzle.
£12.95
Triumph Books (IL) Jumble(r) Vacation: Take a Break from Boredom
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£11.35
Triumph Books (IL) Jumble Workout: Puzzles to Make Your Heart Race!
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£13.95
Triumph Books (IL) Jumble Marathon: Puzzles That Go the Distance!
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£11.35
