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    The Number Detective: 100 Number Puzzles to Test Your Logical Thinking
    The Number Detective: 100 Number Puzzles to Test Your Logical Thinking
    The Number Detective: 100 Number Puzzles to Test Your Logical Thinking
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    The Number Detective: 100 Number Puzzles to Test Your Logical Thinking

    By Jon Millington

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    This is an intriguing and original puzzle book where unknown numbers have to be identified by a series of cryptic clues. Logical thinking and systematic detective work is required and these puzzles offer a fine way to reinforce the meaning of mathematical words and to investigate and appreciate the ever fascinating properties of numbers.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTarquin Group
    Release dateJul 30, 2021
    ISBN9781858118307
    The Number Detective: 100 Number Puzzles to Test Your Logical Thinking

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