How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube for Kids: The Only Book Kids Will Ever Need to Solve The Rubik’s Cube (Solving the Rubik's Cube for Kids, Band 2)

I am 49. My son is 9. I have spent my whole life just noodling around with a Rubik's cube when I see one, having absolutely no idea what I am doing, and consequently getting absolutely nowhere. Up until now, they have just been a piece of nostalgia. Well NOT ANYMORE! This book was just lovely. It is written very well with excellent illustrations. My 9 year old MAY have been able to do it by himself, but he and I had absolutely no issues doing it together. The author presents one very straight forward system for working through the cube layer by layer that, as long as you stay focused, is very effective. It works ALMOST every time. I continually had issues with chapter number 7 not working correctly...but chances are it is something that I'm doing. Regardless, my son and I both thoroughly enjoyed the book and have now solved Rubik's cubes dozens of times in the past week. The author also includes a link to videos for each step. These are great. The book is so clear they aren't really necessary, but if you get stuck it's a nice way to get extra help. I wish these videos also had spoken instruction, but the fact that they exists at all is great. I would love if the book had more resources/recommendations at the end with where to go next once you master this system, but I am soooo glad I got this one. Kudos and thanks to Gabriel Nedelcu (the author!) PS....do yourself a favor and buy yourself a speed cube. Sooooooo much nicer than that creaky thing I grew up with.

Good book and the video links given work really well for you to learn the cube

Good

Not that straight forward and not super kids friendly

Overall, an excellent book with nice illustrations and instructions. Easy to follow as an adult, though my 4th grade son found it challenging. The included videos are helpful for him, though, to see the steps put into practice. There is a QR code near the beginning that links to a page where you can subscribe to the videos (for free).