Kurlansky, Mark
Summary: Big lies are told by governments, politicians, and corporations to avoid responsibility, cast blame on the innocent, win elections, disguise intent, create chaos, and gain power and wealth. Big lies are as old as civilization; they corrupt public understanding and discourse, turn science upside down, and reinvent history. The future stewards of our world require a how-to manual for seeing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tilbury House Publishers 2022
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 177.3 KURRosling, Hans
Summary: "When asked simple questions about global trends--what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school -- we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. Professor and TED presenter...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flatiron Books 2018
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 155.9 ROSHomayoun, Ana
Summary: "What if a getting [sic] into top four-year college is no longer the holy grail of success that it once seemed to be? What if the key to kids achieving their potential in life has less to do with grades or test scores and more with critical skills overlooked in schools? Erasing the Finish Line directly addresses those points by highlighting a reality about our education system that we seem to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Go 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 370.973 HOMMorrow, David R.
Summary: Giving Reasons prepares students to think independently, evaluate information, and reason clearly across disciplines. Accessible to students and effective for instructors, it provides plain-English exercises, helpful appendices, and a variety of online supplements.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. 2017
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Summary: "Can reading a book make you more rational? Can it explain why there seems to be so much irrationality in the world, including, let's be honest, in each of us? These are the goals of Steven Pinker's follow-up to Enlightenment Now (Bill Gates's "new favorite book of all time"). Humans today are often portrayed as cavemen out of time, poised to react to a lion in the grass with a suite of biases,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2021
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Summary: "A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age". Education is not solely about acquiring information and skills across subject areas, but also about understanding how and why we believe what we do. At a time when online media has created a virtual firehose of information and opinions, parents and teachers worry how students...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153.4 BOGRosling, Hans
Summary: "When asked simple questions about global trends--what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school -- we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. Professor and TED presenter...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Social Cult RoslingLyon, Jonah
Summary: "There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Banned Books dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Press 2023
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Summary: This is a resource book for parents who wish to play an active role in promoting their children's intelligent habits of mind.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 370.15 WASFleischman, Paul
Summary: A summary of today's environmental challenges also counsels teens on how to decode conflicting information, explaining the role of vested interests while identifying the sources behind different opinions, helping teens make informed choices.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.7 FLEHerman, Amy
Summary: "What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2022
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Summary: "This accessible and introductory guide to critical thinking will help you think like a scientist, learn to question everything, and understand how your own brain can trip you up. This fresh and exciting approach to science, skepticism, and critical thinking will enlighten and inspire readers of all ages. With a mix of wit and wisdom, it challenges everyone to think like a scientist, embrace...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Inc 2013
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Summary: Offers fifty different strategies and models for making better choices and decisions, including explanations and guidance for applying such models as the Rubber Band Model, the Personal Performance Model, and the Pareto Principle.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Co. 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153.8 KRONovember, Alan C.
Summary: A practical guide for teachers and students that assists them in doing Internet research, and offers tips on addressing plagiarism.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Corwin Press 2008
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1 available in Adult, Call number: TC 371.33 NOVWorley, Peter.
Summary: This is a practical resource packed with 'philosophical thought experiments' - imaginary situations designed to test an idea or intuition though profound thinking. Can computers think? What makes something human? How big is infinity? From Sartre to Searle, this practical book is rooted in accepted philosophical theory, and introduced at a level suitable for children. Each chapter offers an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Continuum 2011
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Summary: "Too hot! Too cold! Goldilocks is one picky eater. In this retelling of Goldilocks classic conundrums, readers will use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems such as finding that perfect porridge temperature! This unique story-driven format is just right for readers who are reluctant to learn STEM materials. They'll love engineering their way to a happily ever after using...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E BroBrooke, Jasmine
Summary: "To prove her royalty, the princess must pass an impossible test: to feel a single pea under layers of mattresses! In this innovative retelling of the classic fairy tale, readers will problem-solve the princess out of her predicament! Fun activities introduce key science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts and challenge readers critical thinking. Readers will build confidence in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E BroBrooke, Jasmine
Summary: "Fee, fi, fo, fum! How will Jack and his beanstalk fare against a hungry giant? This interactive book retells the classic story of Jack, but this time, readers will use science, technology, engineering, and math to help the mischievous hero reach his happily ever after! Engaging STEM activities, such as charting the life cycle of beans, make these important curriculum materials fun and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E BroLuntz, Frank I.
Summary: Communications expert Luntz offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the tactical use of words and phrases affects what we buy, who we vote for, and even what we believe in. Luntz has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. He tells us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart because "satellite" was more cutting edge...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hyperion 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 808.042 LUNBrooke, Jasmine
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E BroGalef, Julia
Summary: "When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a "soldier" mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalizing in our personal lives and everything in between, we are driven to defend the ideas we most want to believe--and shoot down those we don't. But if we want to get things right more often, argues Galef, we...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Portfolio / Penguin 2021
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Summary: "America is awash with alleged conspiracies. It seems like today, no one with a cell phone escapes the vortex of skepticism, cynicism, paranoia, and fear that occupy our thoughts almost constantly. Seeking out valid answers in this cacophony can be confusing and deeply frustrating. In this book, historian Michael D. Gambone provides case studies of popular conspiracy theories in America from...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rowman & Littlefield 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 973.9 GAMAmstutz, Lisa J.
Summary: "Fields of wheat, corn, potatoes, and more take center stage in Plants on the Farm. Full-color photos and leveled text work together to introduce beginning readers to common crops, how those crops grow, and what kinds of products can be made from them." -- From publisher's website.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 633 AMSHiggins, Melissa
Summary: "What makes a beetle a beetle? What are coolest beetles from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble 2019