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The Magic Detectives by Joe Nickell (Paperback, 1989)

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Educational studies indicate a critical lack of scientific awareness in children and young adults. Is it because science is no longer perceived as challenging, interesting, or just plain fun? Looking for scientific facts can be as enjoyable as 'playing detective'. Joe Nickell realised that a mere series of debunking stories might hold a child's interest, yet not kindle the development of critical skills. If children could be fully involved in the investigation of strange occurrences ...if the investigations could have all the thrill of a ghost story yet reinforce rational over irrational thought, and science over superstition ...then the book as a whole would be an appealing introduction to logic, critical analysis, and the scientific method in action. In The Magic Detectives , Nickell presents thirty 'paranormal' investigations in the form of brief mystery stories. Clues are embedded in each story; at the end of each account, the child can turn the book upside down to reveal the conclusion that professional 'magic detectives' have already reached. Included are examinations of the 'mummy's curse', bigfoot, haunted stairways, the Amityville Horror, the Loch Ness monster, poltergeists, and more.

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Publisher
Prometheus Books
ISBN-13
9780879755478
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95724762

Product Key Features

Book Title
The Magic Detectives
Author
Joe Nickell
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Mental Exercise
Publication Year
1989
Number of Pages
115 Pages

Additional Product Features

Title_Author
Joe Nickell
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States

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