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by Regan (Author)
Young readers can put their code-cracking skills to the test with this brain-boosting, vibrantly illustrated puzzle book, inspired by the brilliant mind of world-famous codebreaker Alan Turing. Published in association with the Turing Trust, this full-color activity book includes code-crackers, cryptograms, and cypher puzzles that have been specially designed to intrigue, challenge, and inspire young readers. Alan Turing appears as a character in the book, popping up with tips, 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. - Improves critical thinking: While solving these puzzles, kids can improve their logical reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills - Ideal for summer learning: Keeps children mentally stimulated outside the school term - Screen-free time: This activity book will keep children entertained and away from screens for hours 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. Guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment for children aged 7+. 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 Biography
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. Natasha Rimmington graduated from the University of Lincoln in 2013 with a BA (Hons) in illustration and has been a freelance illustrator ever since. She has worked on many projects in both children's fiction and non-fiction including picture books. Natasha loves to draw animal characters, especially bears! She works from her studio at home in Scotland, overlooking the Ochil Hills.
