Best of
Puzzles

1985

The Zaniest Riddle Book in the World


Joseph Rosenbloom - 1985
    "GR.3 up. Mr. Rosenbloom, will you ever run dry? My third graders sincerely hope not."--SLJ. "Students of all ages will love it!"--Book Report. 128 pages, 86 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.

Maze: Solve the World's Most Challenging Puzzle


Christopher Manson - 1985
    This is a building in the shape of a book...a maze. Each numbered page depicts a room in the maze. Tempted? Test your wits against mine. I guarantee that my maze will challenge you to think in ways you've never thought before. But beware. One wrong turn and you may never escape!

Mathematical Quickies: 270 Stimulating Problems with Solutions


Charles W. Trigg - 1985
    From simple to complex; all challenge the reader to devise solutions more elegant than the ones provided. Offers hours of brain-bending amusement. 270 problems. 121 illustrations. Solutions. List of Sources.

The Ins and Outs of Peg Solitaire


John D. Beasley - 1985
    Beasley, an internationallyknown expert on Peg Solitaire, surveys the history of the game, shows how to play it simply and well, explains the theory behind it, and offers over 200 problems and their solutions in over 550 diagrams. Mathematical game fans aged twelve and over will find hours of enjoyment in this book.