| The New York Times Will Shortz Presents Diabolical KenKen: 300 Logic Puzzles That Make You Smarter Contributor(s): New York Times (Author), Miyamoto, Tetsuya (Author), Kenken Puzzle LLC (Author) |
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ISBN: 031264499X ISBN-13: 9780312644994 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $17.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Logic & Brain Teasers - Games & Activities | Puzzles |
| Dewey: 793.732 |
| Series: New York Times Will Shortz Presents... |
| Physical Information: 1.04" H x 5.17" W x 7.14" (0.61 lbs) 384 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Get ready for the biggest, baddest KenKen puzzles yet from the New York Times This New York Times edition of KenKen contains 300 5x5 and 7x7 size puzzles with How to Solve instructions and an introduction by puzzlemaster Will Shortz. The puzzles use all four mathematical operations and increase in difficulty like they do in the Times. |
Contributor Bio(s): The New York Times: - The New York Times is a daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed internationally. Founded in 1851, the newspaper has won 112 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization. Its website receives 30 million unique visitors per month.Miyamoto, Tetsuya: - Tetsuya Miyamoto, the creator of KenKen, is a math teacher. He developed KenKen to help his student develop their calculation and logic skills. He runs a unique mathematics class for grade school children in Japan where he practices "The Art of Teaching Without Teaching." His teaching method and use of KenKen in his classroom have proven extremely successful. His students regularly go on to be accepted at the most prestigious schools in Tokyo.Shortz, Will: - Will Shortz has been the crossword puzzle editor of The New York Times since 1993. He is also the puzzlemaster on NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and is founder and director of the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. He has edited countless books of crossword puzzles, Sudoku, KenKen, and all manner of brain-busters.Kenken Puzzle LLC: - KenKen was developed in 2004 by acclaimed Japanese mathematics instructor Tetsuya Miyamoto. His goal was to improve his students' math and logic skill, so he developed a puzzle that would be understandable, fun, and challenging for any level of student. Most importantly, he wanted the puzzle to encourage independent thinking, emphasizing trial and error, concentration, and perseverance. His methods and puzzle were immediately successful. It quickly became a favorite leisure activity for all ages throughout Japan and then for millions of players worldwide. In 2008, KenKen came to the United States. Soon, it was the first daily feature since the crossword puzzle to appear in The New York Times. Whether in the classroom, on the beach, waiting for a bus, standing atop a mountain--anywhere you might be--KenKen is always stimulating your brain. It's the puzzle that makes you smarter! New York Times: - The New York Times is a daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed internationally. Founded in 1851, the newspaper has won 112 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other news organization. Its website receives 30 million unique visitors per month. |