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Chess Book (Usborne)
SKU
067900
ISBN
9781805319375
Grade 2-8
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
This illustrated activity book teaches individuals about the basics of chess, while also testing and improving their understanding and strategy skills. This fun consumable publication contains over fifty guided activities, brain-teasing puzzles, useful facts, as well as clever tips that help readers learn how to play chess or improve their approach to the game. This colorful, spiral bound book can be completed without utilizing a chessboard; however, the publishers do recommend one be made available to those who are completing the activities. This quality book is profitable to anyone interested in learning to play chess or sharpening their skills. 63 pgs, hc. ~ Mike
Publisher's Description of Chess Book (Usborne)
A fun, write-in book packed with brain-teasing puzzles, useful facts and clever tips that show how to play chess and improve your game. Some of the puzzles are answered using chess-piece stickers and all the answers are at the back of the book. Simple puzzles show how to use the pieces, with more tricky puzzles on tactics and checkmates.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Usborne |
| Grades: | 2-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781805319375 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.9 |
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