The 10 Best Games of All Time

Name: The 10 Best Games of All Time
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500650127
Price: 31.95 NZD
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By Àngels Navarro

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The 10 Best Games of All Time by Àngels Navarro is a delightful children's book that explores the world of games across different cultures and eras. Focusing on ten classic games, it combines engaging illustrations with fascinating background stories and simple instructions, encouraging children to both learn about and play these timeless pastimes. Perfect for sparking an interest in traditional games and enhancing creativity and strategic thinking among young readers.
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Introduces children to ten classic pastimes in one crafted compendium. This book offers well-loved favourites like Solitaire or Snakes and Ladders to lesser-known treats like Bizingo or the Goose Game.

Ten classic pastimes in one beautifully crafted compendium which includes all the rules, counters, dice and boards

Description

Everything you need to discover a world of games, from well-loved favourites to lesser-known treats!

Included in this game-book are:

The Goose Game
Ludo
Solitaire
Draughts
Snakes and Ladders
Nine Men’s Morris
Chinese Chequers
Agon
Bizingo
The Royal Game of Ur

Each double-page spread features a double-sided game board, details of two games, each game's history and quirks, the rules of each game, and strategy tips.

This is a game-book like no other!

This product complies with the essential requirements of the relevant European health, safety and environmental protection legislation.

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The 10 Best Games of All Time by Àngels Navarro is praised for its engaging collection of both classic and lesser-known games. Described as fabulous by the Daily Telegraph, it offers a broad variety that caters to all preferences, ensuring hours of fun and entertainment, according to Wiltshire Life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500650127

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Game

Date Published: 01 October 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 960g

Pages: 12

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Àngels Navarro

About the Author

Àngels Navarro is a widely published children's author. Among her many books are Buono Notte, Look, Look and The 10 Best Games in the World. She lives in Spain.

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