Soma Puzzle Book, The: A New Approach To The Classic Pieces by David Hillel Goodman

Soma Puzzle Book, The: A New Approach To The Classic Pieces by David Hillel Goodman

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Soma Puzzle Book, The: A New Approach To The Classic Pieces by David Hillel Goodman

A NEW TWIST ON A POPULAR PUZZLE CUBE Invented by Piet Hein, the Soma cube is one of the most famous mechanical puzzles in the world. The traditional challenge and outcome is to build a cube or other structures from all seven pieces.CHANGE THE RULES, CHANGE THE OUTCOME The puzzles in this unique Soma-inspired collection are no longer predicated upon using all seven pieces at one time By varying the number of pieces, there are many new and versatile puzzle challenges, from all types of recreational mathematics fields. For example, you will find symmetry puzzles, cover-up puzzles, and even fraction puzzles. The chapters are divided according to the number of pieces used; from single-piece puzzles to puzzles requiring a complete set.WHY USE THE SOMA CUBE? From the moment our creative team changed their rules of engagement for this new collection, the potential puzzle challenges and their solutions became nearly limitless There is something magical and enchanting in those seven pieces that enabled us to find many puzzles and challenges NEW CHALLENGES Most of the puzzles demonstrated within the book are original. Some are based on classic puzzles, as well as more modern ones, modified and presented by using the set of Soma pieces.LOW COST AND HIGH INTEREST FOR HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH INCREASING COMPLEXITY This is a unique collection of puzzles -- all you need is a set of the Soma cube. The puzzles range from easy to difficult and they appeal to a wide audience -- all within the reach of the general public. It presents many geometrical and mathematical principles, and makes them easier to understand. However, no special knowledge in mathematics or geometry is required.
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ISBN 13 9789813275942
ISBN 10 9813275944
Title Soma Puzzle Book, The: A New Approach To The Classic Pieces
Author David Hillel Goodman
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Year published 2019-05-30
Number of pages 180
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.