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Puzzlewright guide to chess

everything a beginner needs to know to start playing great chess
"You don't have to be a genius to enjoy chess. The . . . instruction provided here can help anyone progress from first-timer or novice to capable intermediate player . . . while instilling an understanding of the game's fundamentals, and providing a strong foundation for future advancement. The game's history, the basic moves for each piece, and strategies for openings, middle game and endgame positions are all covered, and you can measure your progress with the exercises that follow each section. Checkmating tips are included, as is advice for salvaging a draw when you have a weakened position"--Provided by publisher.

Challenging brain twisters

100 logic and number puzzles
". . . A collaboration between Mensa and AARP, [this book contains] brain teasers to exercise your mind and keep yourself sharp. Whether you are looking to practice your critical thinking skills or you just want to keep your mind sharp, these puzzles will provide a short workout for your cognitive lobes"--OCLC.

Where's Waldo?

"Join Waldo on his most labyrinthine vacation ever, where every place he visits is a mind-boggling maze! Head to the airport and trace your finger along the paths to plot a route from start to finish. Blast off to an awesome space center, where the mission is following rocket trails to find one that reaches all the way to the orange moon. Line up to explore a cave, elaborate gardens, a museum, a film studio, a candy factory...even a disco where you can strut your stuff across the dance floor. More than fifty routes to tackle! And when you reach the end of the book, you're not done yet--you'll find checklists with over one hundred more things to search for throughout. Good thing the fun is always in the journey, because reaching your destination will take all the wits you can muster!"--Provided by publisher.

Jurassic World

2023
"Welcome to Jurassic World! Hop into a Gyrosphere and explore 8 . . . scenes featuring the . . . Mosasaurus, . . . scientific breakthroughs, and other . . . Jurassic World attractions"--Back cover.
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Brain games

2018
A collection of activities, puzzles, and games designed to exercise the brain.
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Code breaker puzzles

2024
"Take on the role of an adventurous master code-breaker on a mission to reveal secret messages and crack codes sent to you by a mysterious contact"--Publisher.
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Brain games

2019
Grab a pencil and get ready to become a problem-solving superstar with activities, puzzles, and games that will give your brain a serious boost. Master mystifying mazes, crack coded messages, and uncover the secrets behind optical illusions, all while learning about your own amazing mind.
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Cars, planes, boats, and trains

2023
Presents a collection of activities and puzzles that looks at different types of vehicles.

Harry Potter and the art of spying

young agent edition
2017
Presents a collection of mazes, fill-in-the-blanks, crosswords, and other activities that help the reader learn about being a spy featuring Harry Potter, his friends, and enemies.

Sleuth & solve

20+ mind-twisting mysteries
2020
"A series of mind-bending mini-mysteries across eras and civilizations, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance to the French Revolution and beyond!"--.

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