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    Not So Ordinary
    Not So Ordinary
    Not So Ordinary
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    Not So Ordinary

    By Dr. Gareth Moore

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    You just need the simplest everyday items to try these teasers and challenges—but they all stre-e-e-etch your powers of imagination and deduction! See how to...

    ● make objects appear and disappear
    ● step through a piece of paper
    ● create matchstick challenges
    ● do card tricks

    ...and lots more. Devised by an expert on brain training, these visual conundrums and fun games will inspire you to find smart solutions to ticklish problems! There are handy tips if you need help, plus an answer key at the back!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLerner Publishing
    Release dateAug 1, 2015
    ISBN9781467790659
    Not So Ordinary
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    Dr. Gareth Moore

    Dr. Gareth Moore is the author of a wide range of puzzle and brain-training books for both children and adults. He lives in the UK and is also the founder of the daily brain-training site www.BrainedUp.com.

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