In addition to traditional dot-to-dots, there are unique innovations and variations for those who can count into the hundreds and follow simple instructions. Readers will appreciate the fact that they can't tell what the images are before they start, as well as the twists and playful challenges that maintain excitement throughout the book. The final pictures cover a broad subject range, adding to the surprise element. This is a relaxing and fun book that will entertain young and old alike. Ages 8 to adult.

    Some of the museum's priceless masterpieces have been stolen and replaced by cunning forgeries! Are your eyes sharp enough to spot the differences between the fake and the real Rousseau? Hone your detective skills and find the tell-tale clues that will help the police track down the master forgers, and bring back the missing masterpieces. This one-of-a-kind book combines a mystery story, fun spot-the-difference puzzles, and a fantastic introduction to some of the world's greatest art. Guaranteed to enthrall children of all ages, Art Fraud Detective includes historical information on each painting, tips on the techniques of the Old Masters, and a glossary of art terms. Features art by: Rembrandt; Constable; Monet; Picasso; Raphael; Van Gogh; and more!

    Some puzzles are simple, others very difficult, and their encrypted messages swing from silly to curious to profound.But Cryptorunes is much more than a book of puzzles. You'll also find engaging notes on runic alphabets and the ancient cultures from which they arose, a brief history of cryptography, guidelines for creating and solving many kinds of codes, and a wildly imaginative (but disturbingly plausible) story about the first extraterrestrial message to reach Earth. In addition to the answers, the book offers a Clues section for those who are almost able to solve a given cryptogram.

    The system was reconstructed from ancient Vedic sources by the late Bharati Krishna EARLIER THIS CENTURY AND IS Based on a small collection of sutras. Book 1 of the series is intended for primary schools in which many of the fundamental concepts of mathematics are introduced.

    Designed as being a resource for teachers, it is finding popularity with families, home schools, and business presenters.

    From A, an artist painting under an acorn tree, to Z, where zinnias grow outside the zoo, children are invited to find words that begin with the letter presented in each captivating scene. Previously published in 1993 as A Little Alphabet, our larger and more user-friendly format makes this alphabet game more delightful than ever. Trina Schart Hyman's lovingly detailed artwork will continue to absorb the imagination long after all of the hidden treasures are found.

    The most serious solvers know that actually finishing the puzzle is no small feat. Collected for the first time in a convenient and portable book form, Super Saturday has 75 puzzles sure to test not only knowledge but patience as well.