Reference

2009 Edition: More Fallacies, More Cartoons.

What is a fallacy? A fallacy is an error in logic -- a place where someone has made a mistake in his thinking.

A cloud is 90% water. A watermelon is 90% water. Therefore, since a plane can fly through a cloud, a plane can fly through a watermelon.

This is an easy book for learning to spot common errors in reasoning.

For ages twelve through adult.

Fun to use -- learn skills you can use right away.

Exercises with answer key.

Covers logical fallacies and propaganda techniques.

Peanuts, Dilbert, and Calvin and Hobbes cartoons.

Includes The Fallacy Detective Game.

2009 Edition introduces the special pleading and slippery slope fallacies and includes many new illustrations.

"A Bluestocking Guide: Economics" is a multi-age level book designed to reinforce and enhance a student's understanding of the subject matter presented in the primer "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" an Uncle Eric book by Richard J. Maybury. "A Bluestocking Guide: Economics" includes additional articles, written at varying reading levels, that expand on the concepts presented in the primer. In addition, it includes Comprehension Questions for each chapter that may include Definition, True/False, and/or Short Answer/Fill-in questions. Answers are located in the back of the study guide.  (Note: student answers to some questions/exercises do not always have definitive answers, in which case the notation "answers will vary" will appear.) Application Exercises are also given. Generally, these ask the student to apply the knowledge he/she learned from a given chapter to "real world" situations so that the student may personalize the information and better retain and apply the knowledge gained from the primer.  Application Exercises typically include Discussion, Essay, and Research assignments. A comprehensive final exam is also included. In addition to assisting the student in the retention of the subject matter, the study guide will serve as documentation of course completion. Timeframe for Study: Bluestocking Guides are organized to allow the instructor flexibility in designing the ideal course of study for the student. Therefore, there is no "right" or "wrong" timeframe for covering the material; the instructor should tailor the study of the primer and study guide to the student's unique school schedule, learning style and age. For example, younger students might only complete comprehension exercises in the study guide, whereas older students may complete additional application exercises and suggestions for further reading/study. Ideally, the student should read the chapter from the primer and then immediately answer the corresponding questions in the study guide. For Essay and Research assignments, a project may require several days or weeks to complete. It is best that the instructor preview these assignments to select those most appropriate for the student and the timeframe available. An easy-to-apply rule of thumb for determining length of study is to divide the number of chapters in a primer by the number of weeks the instructor plans to study the subject/book.  Some instructors may choose to complete the primer in a few short weeks, in which case multiple chapters may need to be covered for each lesson period.  Others may cover the primer over the course of a semester, in which case only one or two chapters per week will need to be assigned. (Note:  Chapter lengths vary, so sometimes a student may easily be able to read more than one chapter per lesson.)  The key is to move quickly enough so that the student is engaged with learning and also able to absorb all concepts fully. The student's performance on end-of-chapter Questions and Assignments from the study guide should be a good indication of this. This guide is 8-1/2" x 11" in size.

Description of the primer, "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?": Richard Maybury uses historical events from Ancient Rome to explain economic principles. This clearly written book about economics is a remarkably easy and fun explanation of investment cycles, velocity, business cycles, recessions, inflation, the demand for money and more. Essential for every student, businessperson and investor. Recommended by former U.S. Treasury Secretary William Simon. It is also on many recommended reading list. The primer "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?" is recommended for ages 10 through adult for courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Government and Ancient Rome.

These powerful models give you everything you need to assess and teach young writers.

Exciting hands-on activities help students learn all the basics about reporting, writing headlines and stories, interviewing, proofreading, and more. This book is an excellent resource for setting up a school newspaper.

For all those probing questions about the world, older students can check out the Intermediate World Atlas for more in-depth answers and information about geography. This atlas includes photos, graphs, critical thinking questions, brainteasers, and charts that reinforce map concepts, as well as detailed maps showing themes such as climate, economies, energy, and population.

Features include:
• Reference material and maps suited for students ages 9-14
• 102 physical, political, and thematic maps
• User guide to help students get the most from their atlas
• Continent-by-continent organization, with an overview to introduce each continent
• Supplement to the Intermediate Geography & Map Activities workbook or great on its own
• Paperback
• 128 pages

With over 60,000 references and 80,000 translations, this new edition of Collins Gem Latin Dictionary provides extensive coverage of Latin and English and offers in–depth treatment of all the vocabulary students need to take them through their exams.

• Extensive coverage of exam vocabulary

Clear, attractive typography for quick and easy access

Updated with step-by-step guide to writing literary analysis / Smaple A+ student essay / Glossary of litersry terms.

Introduces children to geology through conversations about earthquakes, volcanoes, coral reefs, and so on. Encourages children to wonder about the distinctive features of the landscape about them and how they came to be that way. Suitable for ages 10 to 14.