The Poke the Problem Series

Download a free pdf sample of the first three books in this series.

Book TitlePaperbackPrerequisites and Related Math Topics
Poke the Problem
of Connecting Dots		Poke the Problem of Connecting Dots coverMathematical knowledge needed to start exploring:
– none
Related mathematical topics to look up:
– combinations and permutations of distinct objects
– Euler’s Polyhedron Formula
– cycle lengths of planar graphs
Poke the Problem
of Adding Numbers		Poke the Problem of Adding Numbers coverMathematical knowledge needed to start exploring:
– multi-digit addition and division with remainders
Related mathematical topics to look up:
– divisibility, prime factorization, GCD and LCM
– proof by contradiction and induction
– Pisano periods and Lucas sequences
Poke the Problem
of Dividing Squares		Poke the Problem of Dividing Squares coverMathematical knowledge needed to start exploring:
– areas of triangles
– fraction calculations
Related mathematical topics to look up:
– lengths in similar figures
– visualization and volumes of 3D shapes
Poke the Problem
of Scrambling Cards		Poke the Problem of Scrambling Cards coverMathematical knowledge needed to start exploring:
– counting principles
Related mathematical topics to look up:
– combinations and permutations of distinct objects
– derangements and simple permutations
– recursive expressions
Poke the Problem
of Collecting Sticks		Poke the Problem of Collecting Sticks coverMathematical knowledge needed to start exploring:
– counting to 20
Related mathematical topics to look up:
– division with remainders
– nim, greedy nim, circle nim
– binary numbers and operations
Poke the Problem
Collection Volume I		Coming Soon…A collection of the 5 books above

The Make a Problem Series

Book TitlePaperback
Full Colour
(Most Popular)		Paperback
Black and White		Hardcover
Full Colour		Hardcover
Black and White
Make a Problem
of Squares and Tiling		Make a Problem of Squares and Tiling, Paperback Full Colour Edition Book CoverMake a Problem of Squares and Tiling, Paperback Black and White Book CoverMake a Problem of Squares and Tiling, Hardcover Full Colour Book CoverMake a Problem of Squares and Tiling, Hardcover Black and White Book Cover
Make a Problem
of Lights and Flickering		Make a Problem of Lights and Flickering, Paperback Full Colour Book CoverMake a Problem of Lights and Flickering, Paperback Black and White Book CoverMake a Problem of Lights and Flickering, Hardcover Full Colour Book CoverMake a Problem of Lights and Flickering, Hardcover Black and White Book Cover
Make a Problem
of Numbers and Knighting
(Most Popular)		Make a Problem of Numbers and Knighting, Paperback Full Colour Book CoverMake a Problem of Numbers and Knighting, Paperback Black and White Book CoverMake a Problem of Numbers and Knighting, Hardcover Full Colour Book CoverMake a Problem of Numbers and Knighting, Hardcover Black and White Book Cover
Make a Problem
of Magic and Sliding		Make a Problem of Magic and Sliding, Paperback Full Colour Book CoverMake a Problem of Magic and Sliding, Paperback Black and White Book CoverMake a Problem of Magic and Sliding, Hardcover Full Colour Book CoverMake a Problem of Magic and Sliding, Hardcover Black and White Book Cover
Make a Problem
Collection Volume I		Coming Soon…Coming Soon…
Make a Problem
of Subgrids and Walking		Make a Problem of Subgrids and Walking, Paperback Full Colour Book CoverMake a Problem of Subgrids and Walking, Paperback Black and White Book CoverMake a Problem of Subgrids and Walking, Hardcover Full Colour EditionMake a Problem of Subgrids and Walking, Hardcover Black and White Book Cover
Make a Problem
of Paths and Branching		Coming Soon…Coming Soon…Coming Soon…Coming Soon…

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