Critical Thinking Books

Critical Thinking Press™ Science Detective® "A1 Critical Thinking" Book helps to measure reading comprehension & science writing skills. Book assist to understand the science concepts & develop children's inferential, deductive thinking skills..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 12 years and grades 5th - 6th.Subject: Science.Title: A1 Critical Thinking.Format: Paperback book.No. of pages: 176, perforated.Author: Stephen David Fischer and Joseph Caroll.License: Reproducible.Language: English.First, students read lessons that include a variety of charts, tables, and graphs.Critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the science concepts and develop their reading comprehension, and inferential and deductive thinking skills.Students can't just scan the story for answers they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and the chart, table, or graph to explain and support their answers.More advanced science courses and new assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in science.Teaches standards-based science as it develops reading, writing and critical thinking skills.Size: 11" x 8.7" x 0.5".Includes teacher and student introductions, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers.Critical Thinking Press™ Science Detective® "A1 Critical Thinking" Book is recommended for grades 5 - 6 and helps to prepare children for advanced math courses, new assessments.

Evan-Moor® "Critical and Creative Thinking Activities" Teacher resource book for grades 6+ helps to develop learning skills. Book helps to engage your students in thinking skills with critical and creative thinking activities..Age group and grade: Ages 11 - 12 and grades 6th+.Language: English.Format: paperback.Also includes reptiles, history and beyond ancient Egypt, the middle ages, when in Rome, pioneer days, into the future, technology: the internet, cellphones, from here to there, robots, invention convention.Also includes things i use: clocks and calendars, my clothes, say cheese!, numbers, glue and tape, video games, maps and globes; in my world: tunes, surprise!, supersize it!, friends, holidays, planet earth, nighttime and more!.Engage your grade 6+ students in thinking skills practice with critical and creative thinking activities.Number of pages: 160.140+ pages of fun, imaginative activities motivate students as they practice thinking in multiple ways about a variety of curriculum- and theme-based topics.46 theme-based units make it easy to find activities that fit your core curriculum.Units include: Places: In My Room, At the Dinner Table, Outer Space, In the Wilderness, Eating Out, At the Movies, At the Mall, US Landmarks, On the Bus, Mythical Worlds; Nature in Action: Rivers and Streams, Rough Weather,.Reptiles; History and Beyond: Ancient Egypt, The Middle Ages, When in Rome, Pioneer Days, Into the Future; Technology: The Internet, Cellphones, From Here to There, Robots, Invention Convention;.Engage your students in thinking skills with critical and creative thinking activities teacher's resource book for grade 6+.

The Building Thinking Skills® series is the bestselling thinking skills program in the world! The engaging, highly-effective activities are developmentally sequenced. Each skill (for example, classifying) is presented in the semi-concrete figural-spatial form and in the abstract verbal form in this book's companion Building Thinking Skills® Level 3 Verbal. Students also learn important academic vocabulary, concepts, and skills as they analyze relationships between objects, between words, and between objects and words by: - Observing, recognizing, and describing characteristics - Distinguishing similarities and differences - Identifying and completing sequences, classifications, and analogiesThese processes help students develop superior thinking and communication skills that lead to deeper content learning in all subjects. This engaging 288-page book develops critical thinking skills necessary for success in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and standardized tests in Grades 7-12+..Building Thinking Skills® Level 3 Figural: Critical Thinking Skills for Reading • Writing • Math • Science.Grades: 7-12+.Author(s): Sandra Parks and Howard Black.This engaging 288-page book develops critical thinking skills necessary for success in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and standardized tests in Grades 7-12+.

This Teacher Created Resources Comprehending Text Using Literal, Inferential, and Applied Questioning workbook provides students with grade level appropriate challenges to improve comprehension and critical thinking skills. Contains 20 texts presented in a variety of genres with activities to reinforce close reading with three levels of questioning to improve comprehension and critical thinking skills. Features related comprehension strategy activities for each unit..Provides students with grade level appropriate challenges to improve comprehension and critical thinking skills.Meant for grade 4 students.Book contains 112 pages.ISBN: 9781420682472.Includes 20 texts presented in a variety of genres with activities to reinforce close reading.Three levels of questioning to improve comprehension and critical thinking skills.Features related comprehension strategy activities for each unit

The United States Constitution announced to the world that, in America, all people were created equal. But even then, some people were "more equal" than others. The long struggle to put all Americans on an equal footing has defined the moral character of our nation for two centuries. The Fight for Freedom traces the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements, stopping at key moments along the way to check in on the Great Debates that made Americans think hard about what their country really stands for. Young readers will discover that, although the arguments may have changed, the central question of discrimination is still very much in play. In that way, The Fight for Freedom helps them make connections and experience history in a living, breathing way. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history..The Fight for Freedom traces the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements..For ages 10-14..ISBN: 9781603576079.Young readers will discover that, although the arguments may have changed, the central question of discrimination is still very much in play.Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening.Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history.."The Fight for Freedom" explores the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements, highlighting key moments and debates that have shaped America's ongoing struggle with equality and discrimination, while helping young readers make connections to social issues and history.

Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 10 - 11 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 11 years and grade 5th.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Number of pages: 160.Title: Read and Understand with Leveled Texts.Topic: Reading skills.25 engaging reading selections are levelled according to Lexile® criteria, so you can easily match texts to student's abilities.Reading selections cover reading levels 720 - 970 and are accompanied by follow-up activities for comprehension, vocabulary and other reading skills.Skills include recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions, critical/creative thinking, organizing information, synonyms/antonyms, writing/personal narrative and more.Strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 10 - 11 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Leveled Texts" Resource book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade 5 strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.

Critical Thinking Press™ "Daily Mind Builders Language Arts" Book by Jennifer Gottstein is ideal for grades 5 - 12. Book determines child's reading score and has daily mind builder's page that develops skill..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 17 and grades 5th - 12th.Language: English.Comprehension skill usually determines a child's reading score-and every daily mind builders™ page develops this skill.Category: Critical thinking.Number of pages: 136.Format: Paperback.Author: Jennifer Gottstein.Subject: Language arts.First puzzle is a short, true mystery, its solution requires careful reading, inferential reasoning, and deductive thinking.Second puzzle involves a process of elimination involving the meanings of words or relationships between words.Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill assessed on standardized reading tests.136 pages.Daily mind builder's language arts book for grade 5 - 12 determines a child's reading score and every daily mind builder's page develops this skill.

Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 11 - 13 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 11 years and grade 5th.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Title: Read and Understand with Leveled Texts.Topic: Reading skills.25 engaging reading selections are levelled according to Lexile® criteria, so you can easily match texts to student's abilities.Reading selections cover reading levels 800 - 1090 and are accompanied by follow-up activities for comprehension, vocabulary and other reading skills.Skills include inferring/drawing conclusions, synonyms, recalling information, critical thinking, writing complete sentences, using picture clues, organizing information and more.Strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Leveled Texts" Resource book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade 6 and above strengthen your student's comprehension/vocabulary skills..Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 11 - 13 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Leveled Texts" Resource book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade 6 and above strengthen your student's comprehension/vocabulary skills.

Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 9 - 10 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - 10 years and grade 4th.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Number of pages: 160.Title: Read and Understand with Leveled Texts.Topic: Reading skills.25 engaging reading selections are levelled according to Lexile® criteria, so you can easily match texts to student's abilities.Reading selections cover reading levels 570 - 860 and are accompanied by follow-up activities for comprehension, vocabulary and other reading skills.Skills include recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions, critical/creative thinking, organizing information, synonyms/antonyms, writing/personal narrative and more.Strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 9 - 10 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Leveled Texts" Resource book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade 4 strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.

Great Debates is as an information-packed series that stimulates smart discussion with tough questions. Each book in the series aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening and contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. The narrative pauses at defining moments and "drops in" on influential Americans battling over two sides of a key issue. Readers learn how arguments are framed, and make eye-opening connections between great debates from the past and the ones that are taking place today. Text strengthens critical thinking skills with open-ended questions concerning social issues and history. Readers are invited to "find their own voice" and get involved if they find they have an interest in the issue. Set of 4 paperback books..Stimulates Critical Thinking – Engages readers with tough questions and invites them to explore both sides of historical issues..For ages: 10-13 years.Set of 4 paperback books..ISBN: 9781684504459.Encourages Active Participation – Promotes readers to "find their own voice" and engage with the issues presented in the text..Aligns with Common Core Standards – Meets Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking & Listening..Explores Social Issues and History – Provides an in-depth look at historical debates, helping readers make connections between past and present discussions..Comprehensive Learning Tools – Includes full-color photographs, primary sources, an index, glossary, and a further information section for deeper understanding..Spirited Historical Discourse – Features influential Americans debating key issues, providing a dynamic way to learn about history..Great Debates takes its name from the spirited discourse that surrounds each historical theme in the series.