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What a tantalizing treat for young minds! Seven different thinking skills-relationships, analogies, sequences, deduction, inference, pattern decoding, and critical analysis-are presented in a format designed to appeal to the prereader. Lollipop Logic Book 3 employs visual and pictorial clues to introduce and reinforce high-powered thinking. This one-of-kind tool gives wings to prereaders and nonreaders. This unique book introduces complex thinking skills without the fetters of lexical meaning. Lollipop Logic Book 3 is the perfect instrument for many young learners. It is simple to use and easy for youngsters to understand. Best of all, it alleviates the encumbrances of reading ability for young minds ready to soar into the stratosphere of thinking skills far beyond their reading levels.

Embark on an exciting expedition with Logic Safari, where students dive into engaging problem-solving activities! As their excitement grows, so will their critical thinking and reading comprehension skills. Beloved for their versatility, these activities effortlessly integrate into multicurricular lessons and pullout programs with limited time. Each puzzle is thoughtfully designed with relatable introductions, clear clues, a grid, and vibrant images (now in color!) to keep students motivated. The challenge lies in hunting down clues, sorting, analyzing, and piecing them together to uncover the correct solution. With each book, the puzzles become increasingly complex, while fresh scenarios keep students excited and engaged. These deductive logic puzzles are so captivating that students eagerly tackle them, unaware of the valuable skills they’re building along the way. This is the first book in the three-part Logic Safari series. For other levels of challenge, explore Logic Safari Book 2 and Logic Safari Book 3.

This collection serves as the perfect review of analogies that have been introduced in Thinking Through Analogies and Analogies for the 21st Century. Like these two favorite books, this book introduces students to a type of analogy and then gives practice recognizing and solving that type of analogy. Like 21st Century, the vocabulary reflects current events and culture. Build thinking skills by practicing 27 different types of analogies. Book jacket.

Imaginative logic puzzles are the pinnacle of this classic series designed to sharpen deductive reasoning skills and strengthen the ability to sort through information by formulating connections. Created with the classroom teacher in mind, these puzzles are both intriguing and easy to fit into lesson plans for the gifted and talented, as well as many main course curriculums. Designed for teachers frustrated with complicated logic exercises that are beyond the scope of one class period, the Connectionspuzzles are formatted for success within 50-minute pullout programs. Each puzzle includes an introduction, clues, grid, and an illustration. Many educators have found Connectionsthe best exercise to introduce deductive reasoning skills while enhancing enthusiasm. Exercises are simple to use and gradually present ever-increasing challenges.

With the new Lollipop Logic Book 2, prereaders, along with readers of all skill levels, can embark on an adventure of high-powered thinking using visual and pictorial clues.