Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers (Dover Children's Activity Books) [Paperback]

Martin Gardner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1988 | Series: Dover Children's Activity Books

Ninety-three riddles, mazes, illusions, tricky questions, word and picture puzzles, and other challenges offer hours of entertainment for youngsters. Filled with rib-tickling drawings. Solutions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (May 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486256375
• ISBN-13: 978-0486256375
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,259 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Puzzles
  • #92 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Sports & Activities > Games > General

More About the Author

For 25 of his 95 years, Martin Gardner wrote 'Mathematical Games and Recreations', a monthly column for Scientific American magazine. These columns have inspired hundreds of thousands of readers to delve more deeply into the large world of mathematics. He has also made significant contributions to magic, philosophy, debunking pseudoscience, and children's literature. He has produced more than 60 books, including many best sellers, most of which are still in print. His Annotated Alice has sold more than a million copies. He continues to write a regular column for the Skeptical Inquirer magazine.

Customer Reviews

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a book every child should have, September 19, 2001

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Penelope Knowles (slovak republic) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers (Dover Children's Activity Books) (Paperback)

I was so glad to find that this book is still in print. It was wonderful and challenging and great fun to figure out some of the problems, learn a different way of looking at things, stretching your imagination... It taught me that things aren't always the way they appear to be. It taught me to think for myself and I used it over and over again, exercising the mind muscle. I lost mine from 25 years ago, and its one of the books that has stood out from my childhood. Now I'm thrilled to find I can still get a copy for my son and a few copies as unique gifts. Its not like any other childrens book I've seen.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You probably think you're a pretty smart person., August 19, 2000

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Miss Sun (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers (Dover Children's Activity Books) (Paperback)

Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers will definitely test your wits and best of all, it'll test your common sense. You'll realize common sense is not so common after all! The book is also full of word games, visual games, conundrums, jokes, palindromes, and some real stumpers. I was given my first copy 18 years ago, and I've been hooked ever since. The illustrations are great; and if you can't figure something out, the answer is always in the back.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two books your kids will absolutely enjoy, and just for the price of One, July 19, 2006

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David De Sousa "The Automation and Control Guy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers (Dover Children's Activity Books) (Paperback)

This book is a bonanza of puzzles, riddles, and questions with an emphasis on humor. Two great volumes bound as one. Put together they account for 93 stimulating brainteasers ideal for strengthening young mental muscles. Ridiculous riddles, tantalizing teasers, intricate mazes, deceptive illusions, tricky questions, and a host of unusual word and picture puzzle will offer your kids many hours of challenging fun. All the solutions are given at the back of the book.

This curious and comic collection is the perfect companion for car trips, parties, picnics, or those long rainy days.