Mensa Brain Bafflers for Kids

. Chronicle Books, $8.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-8118-3080-5

Children will also be challenged by Mensa Brain Bafflers for Kids. The 75 mind-bending puzzles, each printed on a sturdy multi-colored card, come packaged in a reusable box. Sleek graphics add visual appeal. Mensa Secret Codes for Kids comes with a foldout ""Spy School"" and 75 messages waiting to be deciphered. (Sept.)

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