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4-6Brain Benders series.
Number puzzles, riddles, coin games, card tricks, mazes, and other engaging brain teasers encourage readers to practice and refine their logical thinking, visualization, and numeracy skills. Classic problems pop up, including the river crossing challenge, matchstick puzzles, and cube folding. Some puzzles require common household items (e.g., dice, scissors, spaghetti). Helpful hints and answers are appended to the straightforward text and clear visuals. Ind. Review covers these Brain Benders titles: It's Only Logical, Not So Ordinary, and Think Outside the Box.