Puzzles for Spies

Name: Puzzles for Spies
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241579909
Price: 29.0 NZD
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The brand-new puzzle book from GCHQ, with a foreword from the Prince and Princess of Wales

By GCHQ

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Summary

Puzzles for Spies by GCHQ is a captivating children's book filled with intriguing challenges and brain-teasers. It invites young readers to step into the shoes of a spy, solving puzzles that test their logic, maths, and code-breaking skills. Perfect for budding detectives, this book encourages problem-solving while providing a glimpse into the world of espionage.
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Puzzles for Spies

$29⁰⁰

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~~$32⁰⁰~~

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Description

A brand-new puzzle book for kids from GCHQ!

Can you think like a spy? Then we have a top secret challenge for YOU...

For over one hundred years, GCHQ (or the Government Communications Headquarters) have worked in secret to gather information and solve the toughest of problems to help keep the people of the UK safe and secure.

We are analysts, linguists, engineers, mathematicians, programmers, codebreakers, and lots more - all working together in brilliant teams to solve seemingly impossible problems.

At GCHQ, we solve puzzles every day... and we're giving you a rare glimpse into our world, by setting you a top secret mission: solve problems and break codes that could befuddle the cleverest codebreaker.

From codes and brainteasers to word riddles to language puzzles, there is something for everyone. So grab your friends and family and see how bringing together a mix of minds can solve anything.

Puzzles for Spies challenges you to find out what sort of spy you could be.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Puzzles for Spies by GCHQ is a delightful and challenging collection designed to engage young minds with codes, puzzles, and brainteasers. The book encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills while offering an entertaining glimpse into the world of espionage. Parents and educators praise its educational value and the interactive experience it provides for children.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241579909

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Foreword by HRH The Princess of Wales
Foreword by HRH The Prince of Wales

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children's Books Children's Word Puzzles & Quiz Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational GCHQ Penguin Books

About the Author

GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters) is a signals intelligence and cyber security organisation whose mission is to keep Britain safe from terror attacks and cybercrime.

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