Nibbling on Einstein's Brain
The Good, the Bad and the Bogus in Science
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2009
- Category
- General
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 4 to 7
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781554511877
- Publish Date
- Feb 2009
- List Price
- $24.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781554511860
- Publish Date
- Feb 2009
- List Price
- $12.95
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Description
Science affects every part of our lives. It can determine the foods we eat, the clothes we weareven the video games we play. But how do you tell the good science from the bad?
Bite into Nibbling on Einstein’s Brain and learn some winning strategies for sorting the good from the misleading in science. Through playful scenarios and fascinating real-world examples, each chapter encourages critical thinking. You’ll find tips for spotting bad science, ideas for identifying reports that misrepresent facts, and ways to keep your own brain from muddling the science news you receive.
Bursting with “Baloney Buster” information, quick “Your Turn” activities and playful new illustrations, this brightly redesigned edition, with recent examples of suspicious science, offers a fun approach to becoming a sharp-minded watchdog of reliable science.
About the authors
Francis Blake lives in London, United Kingdom.
Diane Swanson has been researching and writing nature books for children for over 25 years. Her work has been recognized with many awards, including the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children. Her titles have been regularly selected for the “our choice” list by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. A frequent guest speaker at conferences on nature for kids, she lives in Victoria, B.C.
Awards
- Joint winner, Non-Fiction Honor List, VOYA
- Joint winner, Top 10 Sci-Tech Books for Youth, Booklist
- Joint winner, Best Books of the Year List & Editor’s Choice List, Science Books & Films
- Joint winner, 100 Best Books List, IRA
- Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre
- Joint winner, White Raven Collection, International Youth Library, Munich
- Joint winner, Notable Non-Fiction List, Canadian Library Association
- Joint winner, Eisenhower Collection of Math and Science Books
Editorial Reviews
“This fascinating and kid-friendly book gives budding scientists and others an introduction to the tools and strategies needed to evaluate and understand scientific information.”
School Library Journal
An excellent book.”
Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, 07/27/16
“Awhimsically illustrated treasure trove of learning for young minds.”
January Magazine, 06/09
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