EN
PT
EN
PT
Game-books for practicing numerical intelligence in primary school
THE SERIES
A new series of activity books dedicated to primary school children for learning mathematics in a fun and original way.
The volumes of the series – designed to follow school’s mathematics curriculum – propose various activities with an increasing level of complexity which aim to:
CONTENTS
Each volume of Numerical Intelligence Mini-Mysteries contains:
THE BOOKS IN THE SERIES
The books have increasing levels of complexity, in order to encourage the progressive development of numerical intelligence and mathematical skills in primary-aged children.
NUMERIC INTELLIGENCE MINI MYSTERIES 1
Inspector Numbers and the movie set theft
In the first volume, Inspector Numbers, with the help of the Street Mice, investigates the mysterious disappearance of the cameras of a film set in the center of Rome, assisting the child in the search for clues that will reveal the culprit.
Leaf through some selected pages from the 1st volume in the series that have been translated in English to facilitate your evaluation:
NUMERIC INTELLIGENCE MINI MYSTERIES 2
Inspector Numbers and the disappearance of the golden wig
In the second volume, Inspector Numbers, with the help of the Street Mice, investigates the mysterious disappearance of a precious golden wig. The friendly team of investigators assist the children in the search for clues that will reveal the culprit.
Leaf through some selected pages from the 2nd volume in the series that have been translated in English to facilitate your evaluation:
NUMERIC INTELLIGENCE MINI MYSTERIES 3
Inspector Numbers and the theft on the train to Paris
In the 3rd volume, Inspector Numbers and her sidekicks, the Mice Bassifondi, have to carry out a high-speed investigation into a train that runs through the night. The friendly team of investigators will accompany the child in the search for clues that will reveal the culprit.
Leaf through some selected pages from the 3rd volume in the series that have been translated in English to facilitate your evaluation:
NUMERIC INTELLIGENCE MINI MYSTERIES 4
Inspector Numbers and the strange case on two wheels
In the 4th volume, Inspector Numbers and her sidekicks Mice Bassifondi investigate a strange incident that knocks out the star of a prestigious musical production. The boys and girls will be accompanied by the infallible team of investigators in their search for the culprit.
Leaf through some selected pages from the 4th volume in the series that have been translated in English to facilitate your evaluation:
NUMERIC INTELLIGENCE MINI MYSTERIES 5
Inspector Numbers – What is happening at Porta Portese?
In the 5th volume, Inspector Numbers and her assistants, the Street Mice, must investigate Cignetta’s disappearance. The princess of Cignistan and Marina Leoni’s friend has mysteriously disappeared among the stalls of the famous Porta Portese market. The children must help the inspector find the clues to identity the suspect.
Leaf through some selected pages from the 5th volume in the series that have been translated in English to facilitate your evaluation:
INSPECTOR NUMBERS’ BRIEFCASE
The fun with Inspector Numbers continues in class with Inspector Numbers’ Briefcase: 8 fun board games to practice numerical intelligence in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades of primary school.
THE AUTHORS
Daniela Lucangeli is a Professor of Developmental Psychology, Vice Rector of the University of Padua, President of the National Association for Specialized Teachers (CNIS), and a Member of the International Academy for Research in Learning Disabilities (IARLD).
Adriana Molin is a psychologist specializing in life cycle psychology and an expert in learning psychopathology.
Nicoletta Perini is a psychologist specialized in learning psychopathology and psychological testing, and is a lecturer at the School of Specialization in Life Cycle Psychology at the University of Padua.
Silvana Poli is a psychologist, an expert in learning difficulties, and a lecturer at the School of Specialization in Life Cycle Psychology at the University of Padua.
