Whether they're drawn from nature or art, optical illusions can amaze, amuse, confuse, and fool the viewer. They remind us that we do not see the world as it is, but only filtered through our own perc
It's an old-time playtime nothing electronic, just games that have stood the test of time! They help children build skills like hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and simply learning how to be a
So you finish every sudoku and sudoku variation you try, and you think you're a master who can conquer any puzzle. Well, consider this collection a challenge! These 110 puzzles are so tough that you'l
What's lots of fun and brain-building too? Crosswords! Kids love to solve puzzles, and while they're enjoying themselves, they're also improving language skills, logical reasoning, and even their know
240 puzzles to entertain your brain.Ever since sudoku burst onto the scene, solvers found it irresistible. They grabbed any variant they could find and hungrily tested their skills. Well, now we're
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Nothing's better for bringing friends and family together than a good meal cooked over an open flame. This collection of luscious recipes celebrates the magic of fusion cuisine, techniques old and new
A picture book version of a song made popular by the singing group Peter, Paul, and Mary in which a girl proclaims her love for a man-sized frog, whose mother is from Philadelphia and whose father is
This is weather beyond your wildest imagination yet it's all true: showers of worms from the sky, watermelon snow, gory storms, and other freakish and fun phenomena! These stories are anything but ord
Put your trivia skills to the test with themed crossword challenges like "This and That" and a "Mixed Bag" before attempting to "Break the Mold." Pop culture more your speed? Be sure
Giftable 50th anniversary commemorative with never-before-seen images and details about performers like The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, and Creedence Clearwater Revi
In this unique choice for the upcoming election, fifteen of today's top black women writers inspire a national conversation that crosses racial, gender, and party lines.A thought-provoking essay colle
When Wayne Lampkin, a state correctional officer and former Marine, came into Valli Barnes life in the fall of 1982, he was a 33-year-old man with a step-son, three children from a previous marriage,
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Shares facts about historical people, including Charles the Simple of France, that Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt because of his poor eyesight, and Lizzie Borden's acquital.
Smart solvers will have a blast putting together jigsaw-style pieces to create larger shapes, decoding cryptograms to reveal a secret message, and investigating optical illusions. With futoshiki to ta
From anagrams and frame games to lateral thinking and picture problems--even towers of sudoku and stacked-up letter conundrums--these puzzles will give every kid an outrageously enjoyable mental worko
Easy as pie! Everyone knows the saying, but most people feel a little scared when it comes to baking one. These mouth watering varieties will entice anyone into the kitchen--and the instructions by a
