The Great Book of Mind Teasers & Mind Puzzlers

by George J. Summers

Huge collection of tantalizing logic puzzles offers hints when you're stuck, plus step-by-step solutions, imaginatively teaching problem-solving skills. "Will challenge and delight."--Mathematics Teacher. "Fun for puzzle fans of all ages."--Booklist. 256 pages, b/w illus. throughout, 5 3/8 x 7 3/4.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806963204
• ISBN13: 9780806963204
• Release Date: March 1986
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Better for adults

I bought this for 4th grade students and I think it is to hard for them. It is more for adults.

Excellent book of analytical puzzles

This is a book of solid analytical puzzles - not the gotcha variety which fill many of those "lateral puzzle" books, where the solution rests on the ambiguity of a question or the knowledge of some obscure tit-bit. The puzzles themselves are clearly and unambiguously stated, but are tough enough to keep you occupied for a while. I was a college student when I went through this book over a weekend about 15 years ago - as a testament to this book, I still remember it a wife and 3 kids later. My advise is to break out a pen and a paper and not to look at either the hints or the solutions.

Great Mind Bender!

This is great book... from the first puzzle to the last one, nice way to kill time.

Absolutely Excellent!

This is an excellent book for anyone who wishes to develop his or her deductive reasoning and problem solving skills.It does not only provide you with solutions, but shows you step by step how to get there.Up until quite recently I thought that the ability to reason logically is inborn,but after doing a little research I realized that it is a skill that can be developed with the aid of good quality books such as The Great Book of Mind Teasers & Mind Puzzlers. It is definitely a book that can make you feel that your reasoning abilities can be developed beyond the ones that you currently have.

ONE OF THE BEST

I can't believe I'm the first person to review this book after all these years. This book is one of the true classics in puzzle history. If you are a true lover of logic and thinking skills, then this is a must. I have spent the better part of 40 years collecting the best puzzles and this heads the list. Maybe the reason it has never been reviewed is that it is a demanding array of puzzles...not for the faint of heart.Thank you, Mr. Summers,for hours of pleasure.