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Tickle your brain with puzzles involving arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and number theory as well as more general recreational mathematics. All these books feature clear diagrams in addition to step-by-step solutions.
Recommendations... My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles
by Martin Gardner
The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions.
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by Martin Gardner
A mixture of old and new riddles covering a variety of mathematical topics: money, speed, plane and solid geometry, probability, topology, tricky puzzles, and more. 65 black-and-white illustrations.
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Products in Math Puzzles | | |  | Amusements in Mathematics
by Henry E. Dudeney
One of the largest puzzle collections — 430 brainteasers based on algebra, arithmetic, permutations, probability, plane figure dissection, properties of numbers, etc. More than 450 illustrations.
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by Ian Stewart
Sixteen columns from the French edition of Scientific American feature oddball characters and wacky wordplay in a mathematical wonderland of puzzles and games that also imparts significant mathematical ideas. 1992 edition.
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|  | Cut & Assemble Icosahedra: Twelve Models in White and Color
by Prof. Eve Torrence
Fun, yet challenging shapes for hobbyists and useful tools for teachers of high school and college geometry, these 12 cut-and-assemble models offer complete step-by-step instructions and diagrams for assembly. Includes pre-colored pieces, plus blank color-your-own options.
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by Martin Gardner
A mixture of old and new riddles covering a variety of mathematical topics: money, speed, plane and solid geometry, probability, topology, tricky puzzles, and more. 65 black-and-white illustrations.
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by Ivan Moscovich
One of the world's top puzzle- and game-makers compiled this dazzling assortment of 86 mathematical challenges from ancient and modern sources. Includes colorful, engaging graphics and complete solutions.
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by Fred Schuh
Many of these puzzles are entirely original; others have been treated in as original a way as possible, including domino puzzles, noughts and crosses, puzzles in mechanics, more. "Exceptionally good value." — Journal of Recreational Math.
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|  | Mathemagic: Magic, Puzzles and Games with Numbers
by Royal V. Heath
Easy techniques for multiplying large numbers mentally, identifying unknown numbers, determining the date of any day in any year, such entertainments as The Lost Digit, and Psychic Bridge. 76 illustrations.
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by Angela Dunn
158 truly challenging conundrums for the expert puzzlist. Algebraic amusements, geometric exercises, diophantine diversions, problems in logic and deduction, probability posers, insight puzzles and assorted number theory problems. 130 illustrations by Ed Kysar.
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|  | Mathematical Brain Benders
by Stephen Barr
Challenge yourself with over 100 fresh paradoxes, puzzles, riddles, conundrums, word and number games for the jaded, skeptical puzzlist. Over 100 pages of comprehensive answers. Approximately 300 illustrations.
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|  | Mathematical Fun, Games and Puzzles
by Jack Frohlichstein
This collection of puzzles and games introduces the basic ideas and operations of arithmetic. It presents 418 problems and 120 illustrations covering a wide range of topics: averages, fractions, decimals, percentages, more.
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by William Simon
Stimulating treasury of entertaining tricks, stunts, and magical effects based on such mathematical principles and ideas as magic squares, the Fibonacci Series, Moebius strips, cycloids, topology, and more.
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|  | Mathematical Puzzles of Sam Loyd
by Martin Gardner
Bizarre imagination, originality, trickiness, and whimsy characterize puzzles of Sam Loyd, America's greatest puzzler. Present selection from fabulously rare Cyclopedia. 150 period line drawings.
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|  | Mathematical Puzzling
by A. Gardiner
Challenging brainteasers using squares, cubes, polyhedra, prime numbers, chess pieces, and other subjects help high school students integrate simple techniques and complex problem-solving strategies in an enjoyable way. Solutions included. 1987 edition.
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by Martin Gardner
Famed puzzle expert explains math behind a multitude of mystifying tricks: card tricks, stage "mind reading," coin and match tricks, counting out games, geometric dissections, etc. More than 400 tricks. 135 illustrations.
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by Martin Gardner
Second collection of amusing, thought-provoking problems and puzzles from the Cyclopedia. Arithmetic, algebra, speed and distance problems, game theory, counter and sliding block problems, similar topics. 166 problems. 150 original drawings, diagrams.
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| | My Best Mathematical and Logic Puzzles
by Martin Gardner
The noted expert selects 70 of his favorite "short" puzzles, including such mind-bogglers as The Returning Explorer, The Mutilated Chessboard, Scrambled Box Tops, and dozens more involving logic and basic math. Solutions.
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|  | Perplexing Puzzles and Tantalizing Teasers
by Martin Gardner
Ninety-three riddles, mazes, illusions, tricky questions, word and picture puzzles, and other challenges offer hours of entertainment for youngsters. Richly illustrated with rib-tickling drawings by Laszlo Kubinyi. Includes solutions.
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