{"product_id":"the-puzzle-universe-a-history-of-mathematics-in-315-puzzles-paperback","title":"The Puzzle Universe: A History of Mathematics in 315 Puzzles - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIvan Moscovich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A renowned puzzle master and game inventor presents 315 new and traditional puzzles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eLonglisted, 2016 School Library Association Information Book Award 12+ \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eA great read for anyone interested in puzzles or mathematics.\u003c\/i\u003e --Publishers Weekly \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eGift Guide Selection 2015. Moscovich, a celebrated puzzle inventor, makes a compelling case for puzzle solving as a means of developing creativity and even intelligence.\u003c\/i\u003e --American Scientist \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Puzzle Universe \u003ci\u003eis a quixotic, informative and enlightening encyclopedia of recreational mathematics. It should prove to be an inspiration to mathematical idlers, and a rich resource for learners and teachers who wish to be attuned to the playful and creative side of mathematics.\u003c\/i\u003e --Mathrecreation Blog \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Puzzle Universe\u003c\/i\u003e is intended for general readers and devoted puzzlers but it has also found its way into school libraries and curricula. It is about the latent beauty of mathematics, its history and the puzzles that have emerged from the science of numbers. It is full of challenging historical facts, thinking puzzles, paradoxes, illusions and problem solving. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A historical and pedagogical dimension sets \u003ci\u003eThe Puzzle Universe\u003c\/i\u003e apart. The 315 puzzles are described in extended captions that explain in easy terms the story of the puzzles' origins and attempts to solve them, the value of puzzles to education, and the development of the mathematical sciences in light of recent research and unmet challenges. There are many profiles of great mathematicians. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The puzzles appear in a dynamic layout for a visual experience that is the author's trademark. There are ten chapters complete with answers. Icons rate the challenge and indicate the tools needed (pencil, scissors, ruler and, of course, your thinking cap). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With this book, Ivan Moscovich invites readers to join him in the puzzle universe, an edifying environment of creative discovery, problem solving and fun. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ivan Moscovich is celebrated worldwide as one of the leading inventors and presenters of visual games and puzzles. He has more than 40 illustrated books to his credit of which \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Brain Games\u003c\/i\u003e has sold over one million copies and is translated into more than 20 languages. He is widely recognized as one of most innovative inventors in the toy industry. He lives in England. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 396\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 10 x 9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 20, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376810082482,"sku":"9780228101536","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/1eb73483916eb0ddd2f23975f0906e4f.webp?v=1777710372","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-puzzle-universe-a-history-of-mathematics-in-315-puzzles-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}