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Brain Stretchers: Logic Puzzles

Brief Description
Fun puzzles that stealthily reinforce key literacy, numeracy, and logic skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2). Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain... Read More
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Fun puzzles that stealthily reinforce key literacy, numeracy, and logic skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2).

Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles perfectly pitched for age 7+.

Along the way, you'll also discover how your brain works and tips on how you can help it to work better. With links to more activities and help online, and all the answers in the back of the book.

Brain Stretchers: Logic Puzzles by Mairi Mackinnon, Amy Chiu, and Victoria Williams offers fun and educational challenges designed to engage young minds.

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  • Brain Stretchers: Logic Puzzles
    Fun puzzles that stealthily reinforce key literacy, numeracy, and logic skills for age 7+ (UK Key Stage 2). Crack codes, solve clues, answer riddles, escape from mazes... Packed with a huge variety of puzzles, this entertaining write-in book is a great way to give your brain a workout and develop logical thinking skills. Write and draw your answers to puzzles...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835405840

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Miguel Bustos
  • Illustrated by Susanna Rumiz
  • Illustrated by Paulina Morgan
  • Illustrated by Pawel Mildner
  • Illustrated by Paulina Morgan
  • Illustrated by Susanna Rumiz

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments. Since she was a child, Amy has always pestered anyone that'll listen with questions and random facts. After studying neuroscience at university, she joined Usborne to spread the joys of learning through books. When she's not reading or doodling, she enjoys playing video games and adventuring in new worlds.

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