Puzzles & Quizzes

An engaging, accessible introduction into how numbers work and why we shouldn't be afraid of them, from maths expert Rachel Riley. Do you know your fractions from your percentages? Your adjacent to your hypotenuse? And who really knows how to do long division, anyway? P...uzzled already? Don't blame you... But fret not! You won't be At Sixes and Sevens for long. In this brilliant, well-rounded guide, Countdown's Rachel Riley will take you back to the very basics, allow you to revisit what you learnt at school (and may have promptly forgotten, *ahem*), build your understanding of maths from the get-go and provide you with the essential toolkit to gain confidence in your numerical abilities. Discover how to divide and conquer, make your decimal debut, become a pythagoras professional and so much more with these easy-to-learn tips and tricks. Packed full of working examples, fool-proof methods, quirky trivia and brainteasers to try from puzzle-pro Dr Gareth Moore, this book is an absolute must-read for anyone and everyone who ever thought maths was 'above' them. Because the truth is: you can do it. What's more, it can be pretty fun too!
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Christie meets Cluedo at Christmas!

This is the ultimate guide to TikTok, just #foryou! Packed with profiles, quizzes, fill-in fun and loads of top tips for creating your own videos.

Kamala Harris: politician, attorney, trailblazer. Award-winning children's author, Leila Rasheed, explores the life of the first female, black and Asian American Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris.

Stimulate Your Child's Intelligence and Imagination: Discover Incredibly Creative Brain-Building and Boredom-Busting Riddles. Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for bonding family nights? Do you want to engage your kids with something that boosts their confidence ...and problem solving skills? Are you tired of playing the same games with your child over and over again, wanting to try out something that will be as fun for you as it is for them? If so, you're in the right place. Child experts agree that riddles and puzzles are extremely beneficial for a child's development. They boost their emotional skills by teaching them patience and building self-esteem. They develop their cognitive abilities and improve logic thinking. Surprisingly, they also teach them to be more social, by encouraging teamwork and cooperation. When you combine all these things, you get a well-rounded, intelligent little being. That's exactly what our smart dog author, Cooper the Pooper had in mind when he came up with the 2nd volume of these fun, smart, crazy creative riddles! In Difficult Riddles for Smart Kids (Vol 2), you will discover: 50+ cheeky riddles that will stump even the smartest family members... and make you all roll with laughter 50+ crazy imaginative riddles find out what a sick crocodile is called, and how to get a baby astronaut to sleep 50+ super tricky riddles that will stretch anyone's brain, challenge logic skills, and make your child think outside the box Plenty of awesome brain teasers that even geniuses will need a second to think about... don't worry, they come with answers! Numerous short riddles, perfect for a speed round of fun during car drives or family breakfasts Outrageously funny and cunning one-liners and punchlines -- introduce your kid to different types of humor and watch them become the school comedian Riddles that will stimulate any kid's love for learning and develop their interest in science and environment, as well as fantastically crafted
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