Alan Turing's Brain Teasers for Kids -- Lisa Regan, Paperback

This fun-packed collection includes over 80 brain-training puzzles inspired by the genius mind of famous World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, brought to life with vibrant full-color illustrations.

Published in association with the Turing Trust, this activity book includes code-crackers, logic puzzles, mathematical problems that have been specially designed to intrigue, challenge, and inspire young readers. Alan Turing appears as a character in the book, popping up with extra word problems or secret codes to challenge readers to think a little bit harder. A brief biography of the real Alan Turing is included, to give readers more information about this remarkable man.

Includes:
- Word challenges
- Picture puzzles
- Code-cracking games
- Clever counting conundrums.

In solving this brain-boosting puzzles, readers can hone their cognitive abilities such as logical thinking, problem-solving, deductive reasoning and concentration. It's guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment for children aged 7+.

Sales of this book support the work of The Turing Trust, the charity set up by Alan's family in his memory to provide much-needed computers to schools in Africa.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Alan Turing Puzzles It Out brings together a variety of brain training puzzle books, inspired by the ingenious World War II codebreaker Alan Turing. Young readers can follow in his footsteps by solving these head-scratching conundrums.

Author: Lisa Regan
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Published: 10/03/2023
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 7.80h x 6.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781398825864
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author

Lisa Regan is the author of more than 200 published titles, including puzzle books, children's reference, licensed characters and curriculum-linked workbooks. She lives in Colchester with her husband and two sons.

Gareth Conway graduated from The Surrey Institute of Art and Design with a degree in animation. He has worked on several successful children's animated television as well as illustrating books. Gareth lives in Devon with his wife and daughter who are his biggest inspiration and harshest critics in equal measure.