theory of knowledge

A fictionalized account of life in the 1940s in which a group of the world's greatest scientists join together to solve the mysteries of the world.

Provides a concise introduction to this famous model of intellectual development. Focusing on only the theory itself, rather than its wider implications, the book includes chapters on each of the periods from birth through adolescence delineated by Piaget.

Describes how the top and bottom parts of the brain work together, and introduces four modes of thought: Mover, Perceiver, Stimulator, and Adaptor.

Presents a theory of thinking styles, discussing their principles and development, and argues that achievement occurs when personal and institutional thinking styles are compatible, and failure is often due to a conflict of thinking styles rather than a lack of intelligence.

Contains lectures given by Bronowski on the role of science in the intellectual and moral life of man.

Explains what the seven types of intelligence are and presents fifty activities designed to help children develop them; covers visual/spatial, verbal/linguistic, musical, kinesthetic, logical/mathematical, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligence.

Simple text and labeled photographs teach the concepts of similarity and difference.

An introduction to epistemology, the study of knowledge, examining the concepts of knowledge, belief, and truth as perceived by different philosophies.

Presents the argument that the adolescent brain--defined as men and women's brains between the ages of twelve and twenty-four--is at its most malleable and it is important for teens to cultivate their brains at this time to become the kinds of adults they want to be. Discusses how the brain works and develops and why teenage minds work the way they do.