This book is all about logic puzzles, challenging kids to crack codes and determine answers by process of elimination and by observing clues. It exercises skills like reading, planning and reasoning.

Whether it's allowance or a dog-walking business, kids are often looking for ways to earn an extra buck. Tap into that interest with practice that includes calculating tips, sales tax and commission.

Here's an arsenal of April Fools' Day fodder! Kids will be armed with facts, pranks and puzzles. Plus, they'll be tickled by goofy writing prompts, silly word problems and wacky reading comprehension.

A roll of the dice. A flip of a coin. A game of rock, paper, scissors. Kids are calculating probability all the time. The ability to predict outcomes based on the odds is the focus of this series.