mathematical recreations

Offers over 40 picture puzzles dealing with patterns that are designed to test math and reasoning skills. Includes answer key.

Presents math puzzles and enrichment activities within such topics as speed calculation, logical paradoxes, geometric puzzles, pattern reasoning, and combinatorial configurations.

Contains fifty math puzzles using mental math problems.

Shows how mathematics can be fun through the use of puzzles, stories, and games. Includes activities.

A young girl learns about shapes such as triangles and parallelograms from her grandfather, who teaches her using a special puzzle and a story.

Uses riddles to teach basic math concepts.

Provides instructions for twenty magic tricks using numbers, with explanations of the mathematics behind each trick.

Shows how Benjamin Franklin, inventor, writer and scientist, created a puzzle called the magic square to keep from being bored while serving as clerk for the Pennsylvania Assembly. Includes step-by-step instructions for creating your own magic squares.

"Interesting facts about the world, presented from the perspective of numbers"--Provided by publisher.

"In Junk drawer geometry, educator Bobby Mercer provides readers with 50 creative geometry project ideas for engaged learning. Each activity includes a materials list and detailed, step-by-step, instructions with illustrations"--Provided by publisher.