An engaging collection of activities that will entertain young readers for hours, The Matchstick Fun Book is much more than a traditional children"s book. It will challenge and sometimes mystify children and will ultimately improve and sharpen their problem-solving skills. Containing 47 brain-teasing puzzles, ranging from easy starter games to games first played in ancient Rome that can be solved by using matchsticks, through mysteries, puzzles, capers, and more, this book will keep children over the age of 11 entertained for hours at a time. While having fun and reveling in the thrill of solving the puzzles and mysteries, children will also learn about the Loch Ness Monster, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Noah"s Ark, Nostradamus, geometry and math. Includes: - A fan-fold section which pulls out and gives answers to all puzzles - A multicolored set of large, imitation matchsticks with a plastic pouch - Complete rules for each puzzle - Spiral-binding