Tremaine, Jon

"In this book, readers learn the general rules [of checkers] . . . as well as several strategies to begin using right away"--Provided by publisher.

"Learning to play chess is almost a life skill. Many people play it and even more reference its strategy in all kinds of conversations. It's a great game for young people to become familiar with--and even learn to love! This book gives a thorough, but simple, overview of the basic rules and moves of chess. From how to use each piece to some popular strategies, the game play outlined helps new players head right to the chess board after reading!"--Provided by the publisher.

Shows how to perform tricks using simple props such as coins, safety pins, matches, rope and string, keys, or even sugar cubes, that, with the mastery of a few straightforward handling techniques, can keep an audience spellbound.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for fourteen magic tricks that involve numbers.