24 puzzles help sharpen spelling skills as youngsters fill in boxes with all kinds of words — from airplane to zebra. Captions.

How do you spell F-U-N? With Easy as ABC Crosswords, of course! This book of 72 daily puzzles is chock-full of easy-to-grasp themes, answers that don't use “crosswordese,” and entertaining clues that test you without being too tricky. If you're in search of the very best collection of beginner-level crosswords, this makes the choice as E-Z as can B!

Every puzzle contains all 26 letters of the alphabet, but you have to know more than just your ABCs to solve these cleverly constructed grids. From "Straight As" to "Grabbing Some Zs," this crossword compendium entices puzzle lovers with 72 alphabet-related brainbusters. Try your hand at any of the 26 themed puzzles, each based on one letter of the alphabet, but be prepared for a twist. Take on the "3-H Club" puzzle and triple your task, finding solutions like "head honcho" and "high-handed," with 3 Hs instead of just one. Or tackle the "B Movies" puzzle, with witty clues and solutions where one letter makes all the difference--What's a 1955 film about a Biblical monster? Beast of Eden, of course! And for those who like their puzzles straight up, there are 46 themeless options to choose from as well.

This alphabet puzzle book is to help every child in America, and throughout the world. Become somebody in life by giving a child an opportunity to increase their skills and improving their vocabulary, by learning new words, and by reading and spelling new words every day. This is the first alphabet puzzle book to be public in the world. There are only twenty- six letters in the alphabet, but you can make over a billion words. Therefore, every child should have a copy of this book. Soon, you may look for an alphabet puzzle toy for your child. Thank you for your purchase. More books to come.

This is more than just a crossword dictionary: it helps beginners learn the most often-used words in crosswords (and their clues) and shows them how to avoid common tricks and traps. With this book, beginner crossword solvers can learn the ropes and quickly improve their puzzle skills. In addition to an alphabetical list of the most common crossword entries, based on an exhaustive analysis of published puzzle grids, it includes explanations of each answer with helpful details, a list of frequent clues, and tips on overcoming ploys to throw you off. (For instance, if you see the clue "Quarrel" and have most of the word filled in—S P A _—be careful before writing down that last letter, because the answer could be SPAR or SPAT.) Once you learn your crossword ABCs, you’ll complete the grids with confidence.

Fans of the silver screen can indulge their love for film and test their cinema smarts with these entertaining movie-theme crosswords. Huge Directors, These Films Have Been Doctored, and I Wanna Be a Cowboy are just some of the fun topics. Find out what the folks in Tinseltown say about each other in Hollywood on Hollywood. Honor Dirty Harry with a “Go Ahead and Make My Day!” puzzle. Figure out what’s Filmed on Location. The clues cover all genres, from film noir to musicals, a glittering array of stars, and more than a few auteurs. So if you know the five-letter word that comes before “Kings” in the title of an Antonio Banderas flick, these crosswords are for you.

A journalist and word aficionado salutes the 100-year history and pleasures of crossword puzzles Since its debut in The New York World on December 21, 1913, the crossword puzzle has enjoyed a rich and surprisingly lively existence. Alan Connor, a comic writer known for his exploration of all things crossword in The Guardian, covers every twist and turn: from the 1920s, when crosswords were considered a menace to productive society; to World War II, when they were used to recruit code breakers; to their starring role in a 2008 episode of The Simpsons. He also profiles the colorful characters who make up the interesting and bizarre subculture of crossword constructors and competitive solvers, including Will Shortz, the iconic New York Times puzzle editor who created a crafty crossword that appeared to predict the outcome of a presidential election, and the legions of competitive puzzle solvers who descend on a Connecticut hotel each year in an attempt to be crowned the American puzzle-solving champion. At a time when the printed word is in decline, Connor marvels at the crossword’s seamless transition onto Kindles and iPads, keeping the puzzle one of America’s favorite pastimes. He also explores the way the human brain processes crosswords versus computers that are largely stumped by clues that require wordplay or a simple grasp of humor. A fascinating examination of our most beloved linguistic amusement—and filled with tantalizing crosswords and clues embedded in the text—The Crossword Century is sure to attract the attention of the readers who made Word Freak and Just My Type bestsellers.