Mathematical Snacks
$14.95
Although primarily written for pupils in secondary schools, these puzzles do not require a high level of syllabus knowledge, making them accessible to a wide range of ages and abilities. There are 180 puzzles, offering two similar ones on each of a wide variety of topics. Complete with answers. By Jon Millington. Paperback, 6-1/4" x 6-1/4", 95 pages (2008).
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The Magic of Flexagons
$14.95
Flexagons are made by folding paper in certain ways and when they are flexed, turned and unfolded in different ways, they show puzzling and curious effects. Some of this extensive collection are in the form of puzzles to be solved, others have rather mysterious properties. By David Mitchell. Paperback, 8-1/4" x 11-1/2", 32 pages.
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Tarquin Number Challenges
$12.95
By Gerald Jenkins and Magdalen Bear. Anyone looking for number puzzles to stretch and intrigue will be delighted with the contents of this original book. The demanding challenges explore the properties of numbers and the patterns and hidden relationships which exist between them. Many of the challenges are presented in a visual or diagrammatic way with tables or charts to complete or fill in. 7" x 9-1/2", 56 pages.
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Tarquin Sudoku
$9.95
Gerald Jenkins lifetime of experience as a teacher and as a publisher has led him to produce something unique. Key features of this book are: Save teacher or puzzlesetter time through specifically prepared self-explanatory photocopiables; Succinct explanations provide information on the mathematics behind Sudoku puzzles making that simple to explain; Templates and explanations are provided to enable teachers, and puzzlesetters in maths clubs and other groups, with all that is required to set your own Sudoku puzzles; 32 photocopiable master puzzles of varying difficulty are provides, plus a blank for setting your own puzzles. 2 further puzzles of greater difficulty are also provided. 8" x 12", 40 pages.
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