Don't Just Learn Word Problems... Master Them!Brimming with fun and educational games and activities, the MagicalMath series provides everything you need to know to become a masterof mathematics! In each of these books, Lynette Long uses her wonunique style to help you truly understand mathematical conceptswith common objects such as playing cards, dice, coins, and everymathematician's basic tools: paper and pencil.Inside Wacky Word Problems, you'll discover how to decode manydifferent types of word problems-from counting, logic, andpercentage problems to distance, algebra, geometry, and graphingproblems-in order to solve real-world dilemmas. While you playexciting games like Measurement Jeopardy and Percentage War, you'lllearn how to identify word cues, develop reasoning skill,s and spotkey formulas that will help you solve any problem with ease. You'llalso boost your math skills as you enter into crazy contests withyour friends, create mystery word problems, and play word-problemcharades-and have a great time doing it!So why wait? Jump right in and find out how easy it is to become aword-problem master!Also available in this series: Dazzling Division, DelightfulDecimals and Perfect Percents, Fabulous Fractions, Groovy Geometry,Marvelous Multiplication, and Measurement Mania, all from Wiley.