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Cover of CSI Math Mystery For Kids, Math Puzzle Book for kids. Fun math worksheets in this math puzzle book for kids a fun math...

CSI Math Mystery For Kids, Math Puzzle Book for kids. Fun math worksheets in this math puzzle book for kids a fun math...

by Christopher Pedley

Book Details

Publisher:Focus Drill Books
Published:2017-07-07
Pages:92
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1548705276

Reading Info

Age Range:7-10

About This Book

C.S.I. Math and Math Stories. 8 Activities - Use Math to solve the mysteries!Hidden Messages.Clues to solve.Puzzles to complete. Great for ages 8-13.Will you find out who committed the crime, can you help find the skeleton brides forgotten groom, or will you survive a quest in ancient China? Five of the activities have multiple clues where each clue allows you to cross off a suspect or character from a list until you have found the one you are looking for. Two are math stories, and the last acti

Our Review

This interactive math adventure book transforms arithmetic practice into an engaging series of detective cases and quest narratives where children become the heroes of their own mathematical mysteries. Young readers will decode hidden messages, follow numerical clues, and solve puzzles across eight distinct activities ranging from crime scene investigations to ancient Chinese adventures. The format cleverly disguises essential math practice within compelling storylines where each solved equation eliminates suspects or advances the plot. Five activities feature progressive clue-solving that systematically narrows possibilities, while two math stories and a final challenge provide varied approaches to mathematical thinking.

What sets this collection apart is how naturally it integrates mathematical reasoning with narrative tension, making children forget they're practicing skills while they're busy trying to solve crimes or complete quests. The multiple-clue structure teaches logical deduction and systematic problem-solving alongside mathematical operations, providing double the cognitive workout. Children who enjoy puzzle books, escape room challenges, or detective stories will find themselves drawn into mathematical thinking through genuine curiosity rather than obligation. This approach to math education turns what could be tedious practice into an exciting mental adventure that builds both computational skills and critical thinking abilities.

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