The Brain Explorer: Puzzles, Riddles, Illusions, and Other Mental Adventures

by Pat Murphy, Ellen Klages, Pearl Tesler

Come along on an adventure in the brain with the Science-at-Home team from the world-famous Exploratorium. Dozens and dozens of brainteasers, riddles, problems, puzzles, optical illusions, word games, number games, and more will provide endless educational entertainment for kids ages eight to twelve and their families.Structured like an interactive adventure and featuring an exciting graphic presentation that kids will love, The Brain Explorer starts in the Caverns of Memory, advances through the Forest of Hidden Surprises, and ends up in the exciting Puzzle House. Each puzzle, game, and activity has been tested by the Exploratorium staff with families around the country, and only the most fun, the most exciting, and the most entertaining ones have been included.

144 pages, Library Binding

First published January 11, 1999

About the author

Pat Murphy’s latest short story collection is called "Women Up to No Good," a title that describes Pat’s attitude in general. Pat writes about strong women who are not afraid of making trouble.

Pat's fiction has won multiple awards for her science fiction and fantasy works, including the Nebula Award, the World Fantasy Award, the Philip K Dick Award, the Theodore Sturgeon Award, and the Christopher Award. Her latest novel, "The Adventures of Mary Darling," is a historic fantasy -- a subversive take on Peter Pan (with a side helping of Sherlock Holmes). It will be out in May 2025 from Tachyon Publications.