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:

• stimulate attention to the mental processes that support the learning of mathematics;
• enhance divergent and creative thinking;
• involve the students through an intriguing narrative that takes its cue from puzzles and playful teaching.

CONTENTS

Each volume of Numerical Intelligence Mini-Mysteries contains:

• a comic-style story featuring Inspector Number and a mysterious case to solve;
• numerous activities and math puzzles to complete in order to collect the clues;
• pictures of the suspects for consultation on the double cover of the volume;
• the stickers with which to complete the table of clues at the back of the book to identify the culprit.

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.

In this volume:
• numbers from 1 to 20;
• mental calculations: addition and subtraction;
• geometry: visuo-spatial skills, shapes and their rotation;
• data and relations: probability;
• measurement: weight.

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Leaf through some selected pages from the 1^st 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.

In this volume:
• reading, writing and positional rules for numbers to 100;
• quick mental calculations;
• understanding the times tables;
• mazes and geometric shapes;
• measurement: weight, height, capacity;
• data and relations;
• problem solving.

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Leaf through some selected pages from the 2^nd 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.

In this volume:
• numbers up to 1000
• calculation
• measurements
• fractions and decimal numbers
• space and figures
• data and relationships
• problem solving

Find out more!

Leaf through some selected pages from the 3^rd 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 4^th 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.

In this volume:
• numbers beyond 1000
• calculation
• measurements
• fractions and decimal numbers
• space and figures
• data and relationships
• problem solving

Find out more!

Leaf through some selected pages from the 4^th 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 5^th 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.

In this volume:
• fractions and decimal numbers
• calculations
• problem solving
• space and shape
• measurements
• data handling

Find out more!

Leaf through some selected pages from the 5^th 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.

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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.