| Will Shortz Presents the Monster Book of Kenken: 300 Easy to Hard Logic Puzzles That Make You Smarter Contributor(s): Shortz, Will (Introduction by), Miyamoto, Tetsuya (Author), Kenken Puzzle LLC (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312654332 ISBN-13: 9780312654337 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $14.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Logic & Brain Teasers - Games & Activities | Puzzles |
| Dewey: 793.73 |
| Series: Will Shortz Presents... |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (0.95 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This monster edition of KenKen contains 300 3x3 to 9x9 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. Features: |
Contributor Bio(s): 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. |