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Aha! Insight

Biblioteca Desafios Matematicos series

Contains puzzles that first baffle and then delight problem solving addicts. Grew out of a collaboration between Bob Tappay and Martin Gardner to enliven the learning of mathematics.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 179 pages

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