The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book

Hello, amazing family! Are you looking for a wonderful way to boost your children's knowledge while enjoying quality time together? Discover "The Ordnance Survey Puzzle Book," the perfect family challenge that was 2018's bestselling Christmas gift book. This unique book is a fantastic educational adventure that helps everyone brush up on essential map reading skills and learn amazing geographical facts. Turn your family into ultimate map-readers as you track down hidden treasures and decipher geographical details.

Based on forty of the Ordnance Survey's best British maps, this book contains hundreds of fiendish puzzles ranging from easy to mind-boggling. You will explore historical maps, like the first OS map from 1801, and encounter curious place names, abandoned Medieval villages, and the site of the world's first tarmac road. The puzzles are a brilliant mix of navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams, and mathematical conundrums, designed to test the whole family's wits. Prepare to check your knowledge on everything from trig points and National Trails to calculating distances with contours. It’s the ultimate family fun for becoming map-masters!

FAQ:

Q: Is this book suitable for young children?

A: While it was a popular gift book, it contains hundreds of puzzles ranging from easy to mind-boggling, including complex navigational tests and mathematical conundrums, making it best for older children and adults to enjoy as a family activity?

Q: What kind of puzzles are included in the book?

A: The book includes a brilliant mix of navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams, and mathematical conundrums?

Q: What geographical area is the puzzle book based on?

A: The puzzles are based on forty of the Ordnance Survey's best British maps, including exploration of the first ever OS map made in 1801?

Q: Does this book include information about real-life locations?

A: Yes, it allows you to discover amazing facts and locations like the history of curious place names and the site of the first tarmac road in the world?