Gr 5-8 -- The string games in this book, as in Gryski's other two... have been collected from all around the world. Basic instructions are given on how to prepare the string; terminology and the naming of fingers and loops are included. At first glance, the string games seem complicated, but by reading the step-by-step instructions, which are clearly illustrated with ink drawings of hands and red arrows pointing directions to move the string, readers can make the string games successfully. Similar string game books are available.... [but] The instructions and illustrations in Gryski's book are the easiest to follow.