Mathamazing

Math will never be the same again-and you'll love it! Fun tricks, calculator conundrums, brainteasters and other numerical hoaxes will challenge every inch of your brain in the most satisfying way. There are even riddles to get you giggling. Amaze your friends with your psychic powers when you predict the outcome of the "7-11" card trick. Figure out how to cut a pepperoni pizza using only 3 straight lines-and still have a piece of pepperoni on each slice. Solve a series of pencil puzzles...without ever lifting the pencil from the paper. Build a house with 11 toothpicks; then move just one to make the building face the opposite direction. Comical illustrations add to the enjoyment. So sharpen a pencil, get a piece of paper, and start on these mathematical mysteries right away!

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“Sure to intrigue children...Even kids who don’t shine in math class may find the games and cartoon illustrations appealing. Some of the tricks will seem like magic, until the child plays around with them long enough for the principle to sink in. A good resource for teachers looking for original approaches to math.”—Booklist. Challenge your brain with fun tricks, calculator conundrums, brainteasers, and other numerical wonders.