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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 200 EAN: 9780974531519 ISBN: 0974531510 Label: Christian Logic Manufacturer: Christian Logic Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 234 Publication Date: January 30, 2005 Publisher: Christian Logic Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Christian Logic Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Give your teen the tools he needs for clear thinking. The Thinking Toolbox: Thirty-Five Lessons That Will Build Your Reasoning Skills is like a toolbox, full of different kinds of tools which you can use to solve thinking problems. Lessons cover (1) When it is dumb to argue, (2) Using the scientific method, (3) Five rules of brainstorming, (4) Who has a reason to lie? (5) How to analyze opposing viewpoints, (6) How to analyze evidence and sources, (7) How to list reasons why you believe something, and much, much more. The Thinking Toolbox follows the same engaging style as the Bluedorns 2003 release, The Fallacy Detective, and uses over 60 cartoon illustrations by Rich LaPierre. Each lesson has exercises for students, with an answer key at the back of the book. The Thinking Toolbox is a fun and easy introduction to practical thinking skills for ages 13 through adult. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - One long book on creationism and no logicThe Thinking Toolbox My family enjoyed the prequel to this book, The Fallacy Detective, and found it well-organized. We were able to skim over the creationist examples and find some use for the book. Not so of this one. The Bluedorn brothers ramble on about creationism and call science "opinion" rather than fact. There is very little actual logic in this book (I have a degree in math which required two courses in logic and reasoning, so I know what I'm talking about). The book turns ... Read More Rating:  - Teaches how to use your mindAfter seeing the Bluedorn's initial logic book, "The Fallacy Detective", I was excited to find out that they were writing a sequel--this time, however, they weren't discussing how NOT to think. In this book, they cover how to think and use your mind. I had the good fortune to be involved in editing this book pre-pub, and as I was editing this book, I became increasingly amazed at how helpful and informative it was, and yet so easy and fun to read...mind you, this is no dull and boring textbook. ... Read More Rating: - I loved it! Perfect for teens, parents and homeschoolersI wasn't quite sure how I would like a book that's all about sharpening your reasoning skills and that used the term LOGIC. Would it be boring? Would it make me feel dumb in the end? Anyhow, I had heard great things about this book by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn (as well as their other book The Fallacy Detective)...so I dove right in...and was not disappointed! Why couldn't they have had books like this in high school and college??? The Bluedorns did a fabulous job ... Read More Rating: - A Great ToolboxIn our world today where children are content to sit and watch every shallow program the media throws out, I am pleased to discover a book that challenges us to exercise our brains. The Thinking Toolbox: Thirty-Five Lessons That Will Build Your Reasoning Skills by Nathaniel and Hans Bluedorn targets ages 13 through adults. It includes three major sections: Tools for Thinking, Tools for Opposing Viewpoints and Tools for Science. I am reading it to my children each day and they enjoy the lessons ... Read More Rating: - Excellent ResourceHave you ever stopped to think about how much money is spent in advertising aimed at your kids? Did you ever listen to a political debate with your kids and have them express their views regarding the debate? Were they able to solidly defend their views? Can your children differentiate between factual and false claims as they wade through ads promising to be "scientifically" or "medically" proven to cause weight loss, restore lost hair, or return aging skin to it's former dewey youthful complexion? Are your ... Read More 
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