Sherlock Bones And The Times Table Adventure

Ideal for children aged 7 to 11 (KS2), this fun-filled times-table activity book allows children to test their numeracy skills.

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most recognizable—and most parodied—names in western literature. Bill Mason, BSI, collects and annotates these parody names, from the first one that appeared in 1891, to the present day. As Mason says in his introduction: One of the great aspects of Sherlock Holmes is the fact that, just as the character himself is subject to endless variation, so is his name. Ellery Queen noted that the name itself “is particularly susceptible to the twistings and mis-shapenings of burlesque minded authors.” Surely, Arthur Conan Doyle, who struggled a little with what he was going to call his detective hero, could not have known just how perfect the name he finally selected—Sherlock Holmes—would be for parody, for rhyme, for the transposing of letters and sounds, for the substitution of suggestive words in the name of a comic character. Mason’s listings are an invaluable resource for the Holmsian scholar, researcher, or for those interested in whiling away a few hours with a delightful and chuckle-inspiring volume.

Meet Sherlock Bones and his trusted companion, Dr. Catson--and join them on a fun math mystery adventure! This activity storybook has a cool "reveal feature" with a magnifying device. Sherlock Bones and Dr. Catson are on the case, out to catch cunning criminals! Come along and help, as they use addition, subtraction, and some fractions to break codes, make it through mazes, and follow a trail of puzzles. It's up to kids to figure out the answers, solve robberies (including of a priceless diamond), and foil Professor Moriratty's evil plans.

Understanding simple math equations can provide a strong basis for learning more advanced concepts in math. With the help of this enjoyable book, readers develop a knowledge of important multiplication skills. Key parts of elementary math curricula are reinforced through exciting activities that keep readers of all ages and levels engaged. Vibrant illustrations correlate closely with the questions posed, and simple sections of text guide readers in solving each problem. Puzzle-like activities, featuring friendly and fun characters, make for an exciting way to learn.

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Sherlock Bones and Dr. Catson are entangled in an arithmetic adventure. They must follow a teasing trail of addition and subtraction-themed maths puzzles, and it's up to the reader to solve each sum, all in the hope of foiling Professor Moriratty's evil plan.This charming maths activity book features 'Sherlock's Secret Solver' magnifying glass which reveals the answer to each puzzle when placed over a moiré area, allowing children to test their numeracy skills again and again.

When the crown jewels go missing from Buckingham Kennel, it's up to super-sleuth Sherlock Bones and his trusty sidekick Dr Catson to solve the crime.

In general the stories in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes identify, and try to correct, social injustices. Holmes is portrayed as offering a new, fairer sense of justice. The stories were well received, and boosted the subscriptions figures of The Strand Magazine, prompting Doyle to be able to demand more money for his next set of stories. The first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia", includes the character of Irene Adler, who, despite being featured only within this one story by Doyle, is a prominent character in modern Sherlock Holmes adaptations, generally as a love interest for Holmes. Doyle included four of the twelve stories from this collection in his twelve favourite Sherlock Holmes stories, picking "The Adventure of the Speckled Band" as his overall favourite.