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Word Nerd: Things Way Up High Riddle Game Book
As a teaching tool, riddles entice young readers to expand vocabulary and learn new variations in grammar and expression. With dozens of stunning photos, electronic in form, it’s perfect family fun during a power outage. Pass around the electronic tablet or smart phone, and take turns holding up the answer for all to view.
Also a great ice-breaker during a party. Shy teens may tend to busy themselves with their smart phone. This game book provides a more social alternative which opens the door to interaction with peers. Whether it is a picnic with other families, a family function or barbeque, or a youth group Friday night, this game book invites conversations and group interaction.
Quickly engaging the reader to solve riddles, this can be called an interactive book for all ages. A riddle is posed on one page, and by clicking a link, a picture reveals the answer.
The level of language will satisfy readers from middle school to graduate school. The riddles are skillfully posed in rhyme, requiring a bit more thought than the average riddle, hearkening back to a time of simpler diversions. Each of the picture solutions gives the reader and friends an “ah-ha!” moment and a smile.
Also a great ice-breaker during a party. Shy teens may tend to busy themselves with their smart phone. This game book provides a more social alternative which opens the door to interaction with peers. Whether it is a picnic with other families, a family function or barbeque, or a youth group Friday night, this game book invites conversations and group interaction.
Quickly engaging the reader to solve riddles, this can be called an interactive book for all ages. A riddle is posed on one page, and by clicking a link, a picture reveals the answer.
The level of language will satisfy readers from middle school to graduate school. The riddles are skillfully posed in rhyme, requiring a bit more thought than the average riddle, hearkening back to a time of simpler diversions. Each of the picture solutions gives the reader and friends an “ah-ha!” moment and a smile.
167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 6, 2013
About the author
Michael W. Shaw
11 books5 followersNaturalist Michael Shaw, aka The Space Bear Hunter, has authored several books to help teachers, students and parents prepare for science fairs and classroom projects. He is known for his viral internet video “First Animal to Survive in Space.”
His scientific paper is a valuable resource for universities and high schools, increasing our knowledge about the unusual creature, the tardigrade. His work was recently featured in The New York Times science section.
Besides his bestselling books to assist students in preparing winning science fair projects, Mr. Shaw's most recent book is a How-To Archery book. He has also written inspirational and travel books and is a regular contributor to Classic Land Rover Magazine.
Mr. Shaw lives in Richmond, VA and enjoys playing flute, fixing his 1970 Land Rover, and writing.
Science website: http://www.tardigrade.us
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/author/mikeshaw247
His scientific paper is a valuable resource for universities and high schools, increasing our knowledge about the unusual creature, the tardigrade. His work was recently featured in The New York Times science section.
Besides his bestselling books to assist students in preparing winning science fair projects, Mr. Shaw's most recent book is a How-To Archery book. He has also written inspirational and travel books and is a regular contributor to Classic Land Rover Magazine.
Mr. Shaw lives in Richmond, VA and enjoys playing flute, fixing his 1970 Land Rover, and writing.
Science website: http://www.tardigrade.us
Amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/author/mikeshaw247
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