Just one piece from the Great Minds puzzle range! Will you be able to master this challenging set of metal and wooden brainteasers?

Kepler’s Star

Aim: Separate the pieces. Can you rebuild Kepler’s star?

Johannes Kepler (1571-1630)

A German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer. A key figure in the 17th century scientific revolution, he is best known for devising the 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 and philosopher who greatly contributed to the fields of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His invention of electromagnetic rotary devices formed the foundation of electric motor technology.

Franklin’s Kit

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 figure in the American Enlightenment and in the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He published a proposal for, and later carried out 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…and then put it back together again?

Thomas Edison (1847-1931)

An American inventor, Edison developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera and 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)

Son of George Stephenson, he helped his father invent the first railway locomotive, ‘The Rocket’. He went on to develop a far more powerful steam engine and became instrumental in the expansion of Britain’s early rail network. He is famous for the construction of many railway tunnels and bridges.