About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling frustrated by losing games or is looking for a way to think more strategically about challenges. This engaging Usborne guide breaks down the concept of tactics across history, sports, nature, and puzzles. It visually explains ideas like feints, defense, and long-term planning, helping children see the bigger picture in any problem. By exploring these concepts, the book builds self-confidence, encourages resilient thinking after a setback, and fuels a curiosity for finding clever solutions. It's a perfect fit for a 7 to 10-year-old ready to move beyond games of chance and into the rewarding world of strategy, turning abstract problem-solving into a tangible and exciting skill.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book discusses military tactics and historical battles (e.g., Trojan War, Battle of Hastings). Violence is present but is contextualized historically and presented in a sanitized, diagrammatic way. There is no gore or focus on individual suffering. The approach is entirely secular and analytical, focusing on the strategy rather than the human cost of conflict.
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