Pandolfini’s Chess Challenges : 111 Winning Endgames by Bruce Pandolfini (2007,

This activity book includes a memory game that you can cut out.

What stands out about this activity book is how it mixes learning with fun.

You will find that the illustrated maps show trade routes clearly.

You will find that the illustrated pages really bring the stories to life.

You will find that the illustrated timeline helps track events.

A nice touch is the illustrated shadow box design on the front.

A nice touch in this activity book is the peel-and-stick reward badges.

What stands out is the illustrated case cover under the dust jacket.

This novel pulls you into its world from the very first page you open.

A nice touch is the handy size of this activity book for small bags.

This activity book has a section for creating your own comic strips.

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You will find that the illustrated section breaks match the mood.

A nice touch is the glossary of terms used in this activity book.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it handles time jumps.

This activity book includes logic puzzles that make you think outside the box.

This novel takes a familiar premise and makes it feel brand new.

You will find that this novel challenges your assumptions gently.

This novel is the kind of story you want to read all night.

This activity book includes a page where you design your own board game.