| The Mathematical Funfair Contributor(s): Bolt, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521377439 ISBN-13: 9780521377430 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $25.41 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1989 Annotation: Following the huge success of Brian Bolt's earlier book, The Amazing Mathematical Amusement Arcade, this new collection contains over one hundred puzzles to capture the imagination. They range widely from matchstick and coin puzzles to railway shunting problems, number puzzles, chess-board puzzles, topological impossibilities, tricks, games, and magic squares. Some are variations on repeating themes while other original ones will challenge even the most ardent puzzle lover. The second part of the book contains detailed commentary giving hints and solutions. This book is suitable for readers aged 13 to adult. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Puzzles - Science - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics |
| Dewey: 793.74 |
| LCCN: 89000540 |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 9.33" W x 7.09" (0.50 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book follows the successful Amazing Mathematical Amusement Arcade by the same author. It contains a further 128 puzzles and games designed to challenge people of all ages. The subjects range from matchsticks and coins to chocolate manufacture and expeditions across Dartmoor. The second part of the book contains a commentary giving hints and solutions. |