Chinese Brain Twisters: Fast, Fun Puzzles That Help Children Develop Quick Minds - Hardcover

Baifang

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 162045646X ISBN 13: 9781620456460

Publisher: Trade Paper Press, 1994

Synopsis

A smart way to teach children to think logically and creatively One of the most precious gifts you can offer a child is a sharp mind. The 56 puzzles in this delightful collection were passed down through generations of Chinese families who wanted their children to develop concentration and mental agility. Baifang spent hours enjoying them with her family and friends as she was growing up in the north of China. Now living in San Francisco, Baifang is passing them on to her own children and to families everywhere. Each puzzle inspires clear, precise, and inventive thinking. Some teach math concepts; others involve spatial relationships and visualization. All of them have fascinating solutions and help improve memory and problem-solving skills. An inexhaustible source of challenging fun, these are mental calisthenics for stimulating interaction between lively minds from ages 8 to 80.

About this title

From the Publisher

A treasury of traditional Chinese games that have endured for centuries. These delightful amusements will challenge the intellect of youngsters by appealing to their sense of fun but the greatest value is their proven ability to simulate children to think clearly, precisely and creatively. Illustrated.

About the Author

BAIFANG came to the United States from China in 1977 and earned a degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. Since then, she has worked on various media and cultural exchange programs with China.

Edition details

• Publisher: Trade Paper Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 162045646X
• ISBN 13: 9781620456460
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 130