Magnetic Tangrams: Explore the World of Tangram Pictures - Hardcover

Tremaine, Jon

9780764161995: Magnetic Tangrams: Explore the World of Tangram Pictures

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764161997 ISBN 13: 9780764161995

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2009

Hours of fun are in store for kids who test their shape-recognition, pattern-design, and problem-solving skills with this collection of tangram puzzles. A 48-page color-illustrated book presents approximately 150 tangram puzzles plus a summary of rules for solving them and a brief history of tangrams, starting with their origin in China approximately 200 years ago. Included with the book are five sets of magnetic tangrams of varied sizes, colors, and shapes, plus a board with a metallic interior that kids can use to set up their designs and solve the puzzles. A clear vinyl pocket that's bound into the book contains the magnetic board and the seven classic Chinese tangram tiles. Many additional smaller tiles are contained in a drawer that slides out from the book's sturdy spine.Book Details:Format: Activity BookPublication Date: 1/16/2009Pages: 48

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Test your shape-recognition, pattern-design, and problem-solving skills all at once with this mind-boggling collection of Tangram puzzles! Over 150 challenging shapes to pass the time and sharpen your mind make this book an ideal

companion for any car, train, or plane trip.

Includes five sets of Tangrams,

a magnetic board, and a 48-page fully illustrated puzzle book with solutions.

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