Crossword puzzles enhance deductive reasoning skills and increase vocabulary! They also provide entertainment that helps sharpen focus and concentration. In this 32-page Activity Zone^® book, a paragraph of information comes before almost every puzzle. Fill-in-the-blank and other questions based on these short readings—most of them related to science—provide answers for completing the crosswords. Your child learns about each of the puzzle topics and develops reading comprehension—one of the most important skills to master for school testing situations and lifelong learning. Funny, fabulous, full-color illustrations keep it lively. The slim, 32-page size is just right for tucking into totes and luggage.