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This short book is a parable designed to introduce junior high and high school students to logical fallacies – but could be used with younger students as well. The simple plot was just enough to keep me interested, and I enjoyed the situations the author created to illustrate each fallacy. This story is a good introduction to the sometimes-dry topic of logical fallacies for any age. The story ends with a bit of a cliff-hanger, announcing the story will be continued in the next book. I also appreciated the high level of editing this ebook edition reflected.
Logic to the Rescue is designed to teach kids critical thinking. A combination of fiction and non-fiction, it weaves examples of logical fallacies into a fictional sword-and-sorcery fantasy. Simple examples for testing a hypothesis and setting up experiments in chemistry and physics are integrated into the plot.
Who will it appeal to?
Kids ages 10 to 14, though adults who want to brush up on their knowledge of logical fallacies such as post hoc ergo propter hoc, ad hominem, and counting the hits may also enjoy the book.
Is it part of a series?
Yes, Logic to the Rescue is the first book in the series. The second book in the series is Castles and Chemistry.
Summary:
When Nikki Murrow lost her first High School debating match she did what anyone would do – she hid in a closet. She found comfort hiding among the mops and cleaning supplies, but she also found two imps – tiny creatures from a magical kingdom who lead her on a strange journey into the Realm of Reason.
There is Fuzz, an imp with a fondness for breaking the rules. And Athena, a model of impish manners, decorum and spotlessly clean clothes. Together they convince Nikki to join them in the battle against the king’s evil advisor, Maleficious.
In her debate class, Nikki learned the value of logic and reason, but who knew her ability to formulate a hypothesis would help a mud-splattered Knight redeem his tarnished reputation? Or that her knowledge of logical fallacies would rid the Realm’s Haunted Hills of ghosts?
Maleficious’s hold on the king is strong, but Nikki and the imps are determined that the Realm will not fall into his clutches. Will their mastery of logic rid the kingdom of the ignorance Maleficious is spreading, or will the inhabitants of the Realm fall back under the sway of centuries-old superstition?
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Mattie Learns GOOD Manners! (For 4-8 Year Olds Perfect For Story Time And Young Readers)
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In this day and age, the relevancy of such a book is pretty high. Considering all the stuff they teach at school. This is a fresh new book that teaches kids good manners and morals. I truly wish there were more books like this.
In “Mattie Learns Good Manners” you will learn how important practicing good manners are, Mom would always observing good manners with help make you a very special person. “You must always remember you pleases and thank you’s” this will show what thoughtful and mature person you are. Well written and lots of colorful cartoons illustrations.
You will love reading or having you child read this book.
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Kitten Counting (Early Fun Learning Series)
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This book is a fun way to learn counting. And a fun interactive way to see what you’ve learnt. Awesome.
1 little,
2 little,
3 little kittens…
Rich full color images, brightly colored numbers, and lots of cute kittens make counting from 1 through 10 exciting. And, psssst (keep it a secret), there’s a big surprise at the end!
Get it now and get ready for smiles.
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Two Dinos Buy Perfume (Fun Counting Book for Boys and Girls)
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Two Dinos Buy Perfume is a wonderful counting book for children. The pictures will keep them involved and the rhymes will have them laughing.
Let your child find out while having tons of fun! These fun stories help your little one practice math skills by counting favorite animals! In this book, there are:
- Animal characters doing funny unusual things: kitties, dinosaurs, penguins, lions, puppies, monkeys, pigs, bears, spiders and frogs;
- Gorgeous colorful illustrations which capture children’s attention;
- Humorous short stories which teach, entertain and develop kids’ imagination;
Let the fun (and learning) begin!
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Double Time: On The Oregon Trail
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This book took me back to all of the wonderful stories I remember reading in the Scholastic books I ordered as a child, especially Magic Elizabeth which was one of my favorites. The history in the book is wonderful and the characters are easily relatable. The story intertwines issues such as sibling rivalry and bigotry with ease. Growing up in the same part of the country as the author made it easy to visualize many of the places in the story, but they are very well described and anyone would get a sense of the areas they were traveling. This would be a great choice for any upper elementary or middle school girl to read, especially those who enjoy using their imagination.
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