Test your intellect against five amazing pioneers of modern science! Great Minds is a compendium of five puzzles which illustrate the genius behind some truly remarkable inventions & discoveries. Makes a perfect for gift for those who enjoy a mental challenge. The wooden puzzles are finished in an antique style to give the puzzle an aged look
Kepler's Star Aim: Separate the pieces. Can you rebuild Kepler's Star? Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) A German mathematician, astronomer & astrologer. A key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution, he is best known for his eponymous laws of planetary motion. His observations of a supernova in the Milky Way led to it being named Kepler's Star.
Faraday's Magnetic Field Aim: Can you separate the magnetic field...and then put it back together again? Michael Faraday (1791-1867) An English scientist, chemist, physicist & philosopher who greatly contributed to the fields of electromagnetism & electrochemistry. His invention of electromagnetic rotary devices formed the foundations of electric motor technology.
Franklin's Kite Aim: Separate the pieces, can you rebuild Franklin's Kite? Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. As a scientist, he was a major contributor to the American Enlightenment era & his discoveries changed the history of physics. He famously completed an experiment to prove that lightning is electricity by flying a kite in a storm.
Edison's Light Filament Aim: Can you separate the light filament... & then put it back together again? Thomas Edison (1847-1931) An American inventor who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera & a long-lasting, practical electric light bulb.
Stephenson's Railway Sleepers Aim: Separate the pieces. Can you rebuild the railway sleepers? Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) An English civil engineer who helped in the expansion of Britain's early rail network &, with help from his father, designed & built the Rocket.
- the most advanced locomotive of its day.