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The brain-bending basics

Name: The brain-bending basics
ISBN: 9781407147215

By Kjartan Poskitt

Could maths’ trickiest puzzles hide surprisingly simple shortcuts? Dive in and discover the wonderfully weird answer.

funny informative playful brain-teasing

Genres

Non-fiction Humour

What is The brain-bending basics about?

Numbers, shapes and calculations become wonderfully weird in this lively introduction to maths. Kjartan Poskitt explains essential ideas through amusing examples, clever tricks, puzzles and surprising facts. Young readers can explore how numbers work, discover useful shortcuts and see the fun behind everyday mathematics. With energetic illustrations and a playful style, the book turns tricky concepts into manageable challenges, encouraging curious minds to question, experiment and enjoy the brain-bending side of maths.

About the author

Kjartan Poskitt is a British author best known for his funny and clever books about maths, including the popular 'Murderous Maths' series. He loves making tricky topics exciting and easy to understand. Kjartan enjoys puzzles, jokes, and inspiring children to have fun with learning. Many children enjoy his entertaining style and creative ideas.

Pages

208 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2014

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