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Do all problems have solutions? Is complexity synonymous with difficulty? This original collection of mathematical puzzles and paradoxes proves that things aren't always what they seem! Readers will discover that nothing is as easy or as difficult as it looks and that puzzles can have one, several, or no solutions. The fun-filled puzzles begin with The Tricky Hole, a challenge that involves pushing a large coin through a small hole in a sheet of paper without ripping or making any cuts in the paper. Advance to the Elastic Playing Card, in which it's possible to cut a hole into a playing card big enough for someone to climb through. Other incredible puzzles include Elephants and Castles, Trianglized Kangaroo, Honest Dice and Logic Dice, Mind-reading Powers, and dozens more. Complete solutions explain the mathematical realities behind the fantastic-sounding challenges.
Do all problems have solutions? Is complexity synonymous with difficulty? This original collection of mathematical puzzles and paradoxes proves that things aren't always what they seem! Readers will...
Do all problems have solutions? Is complexity synonymous with difficulty? This original collection of mathematical puzzles and paradoxes proves that things aren't always what they seem! Readers will discover that nothing is as easy or as difficult as it looks and that puzzles can have one, several, or no solutions. The fun-filled puzzles begin with The Tricky Hole, a challenge that involves pushing a large coin through a small hole in a sheet of paper without ripping or making any cuts in the paper. Advance to the Elastic Playing Card, in which it's possible to cut a hole into a playing card big enough for someone to climb through. Other incredible puzzles include Elephants and Castles, Trianglized Kangaroo, Honest Dice and Logic Dice, Mind-reading Powers, and dozens more. Complete solutions explain the mathematical realities behind the fantastic-sounding challenges.
*This page contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.
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Dolores G, Educator
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Wow! Origami, geometry, math, and optical illusions...what's not to like (love)?
I was going to quickly browse through, but ended up reading the whole book. Now I can't wait for the weekend, or some other big chunk of time, so I can make a second pass and actually DO these puzzles. Hours and hours of entertainment for adults and kids.
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Reviewer 105583
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Impossible Folding Puzzles and Other Mathematical Paradoxes is an excellent book of paper puzzles. This is the perfect boredom buster for summer. Also, this could be used in many class rooms around the globe. I remember many of these puzzles used when I was in school, and I loved it, and thought the world of my teacher who showed them to me. It takes time to understand the puzzles and how to cut them out, luckily, there is step by step instructions along with pictures for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy time with your kids and make the time fun for them, and teach them how to solve equations without all the boring homework they always complain about. I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.
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Dana B, Reviewer
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Intriguing paper folding puzzles and other mathematical puzzles fill the pages of this fun-filled book. From the simple to the complex, this book contains directions and illustrations for puzzles that will astound your friends and you too! I think this book would be a fun addition to a classroom or homeschool collection. I received this book free to review from Netgalley.
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Susan O, Media/Journalist
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Great for team building events, parties and fun evenings with friends!
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Marjolein E, Reviewer
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I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, thank you!
This isn't a booklet you read in one go. I noticed that I would start to get distracted after about two every time, so it took me some time to finish it. I thought there were some interesting puzzles in it, some that you could use as a magic trick on a Birthday party perhaps.
If you want to really do them well, you'll have to build the puzzles first, but that's something I don't have the patience for. It was a nice enough book, but not really something for me in the end.
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Reviewer 65008
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I went through this book with one of my younger cousins and we enjoyed recreating each puzzle. This book is definitely a must for all families. Enjoy countless hours of entertainment with your children.
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Dolores G, Educator
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Wow! Origami, geometry, math, and optical illusions...what's not to like (love)?
I was going to quickly browse through, but ended up reading the whole book. Now I can't wait for the weekend, or some other big chunk of time, so I can make a second pass and actually DO these puzzles. Hours and hours of entertainment for adults and kids.
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Reviewer 105583
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Impossible Folding Puzzles and Other Mathematical Paradoxes is an excellent book of paper puzzles. This is the perfect boredom buster for summer. Also, this could be used in many class rooms around the globe. I remember many of these puzzles used when I was in school, and I loved it, and thought the world of my teacher who showed them to me. It takes time to understand the puzzles and how to cut them out, luckily, there is step by step instructions along with pictures for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy time with your kids and make the time fun for them, and teach them how to solve equations without all the boring homework they always complain about. I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.
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Dana B, Reviewer
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Intriguing paper folding puzzles and other mathematical puzzles fill the pages of this fun-filled book. From the simple to the complex, this book contains directions and illustrations for puzzles that will astound your friends and you too! I think this book would be a fun addition to a classroom or homeschool collection. I received this book free to review from Netgalley.
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Susan O, Media/Journalist
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Great for team building events, parties and fun evenings with friends!
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Marjolein E, Reviewer
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I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, thank you!
This isn't a booklet you read in one go. I noticed that I would start to get distracted after about two every time, so it took me some time to finish it. I thought there were some interesting puzzles in it, some that you could use as a magic trick on a Birthday party perhaps.
If you want to really do them well, you'll have to build the puzzles first, but that's something I don't have the patience for. It was a nice enough book, but not really something for me in the end.
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Reviewer 65008
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I went through this book with one of my younger cousins and we enjoyed recreating each puzzle. This book is definitely a must for all families. Enjoy countless hours of entertainment with your children.
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