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How Do You Know It's True?: Discovering the Difference Between Science and Superstition

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Book Description
Superstition still requires that many buildings have no floor numbered thirteen. Over 25 percent of Americans say they believe in astrology. Knocking on wood is an almost universal habit. Are these harmless notions - or dangerous delusions? Unfortunately, "fairy-tale thinking" is still the greatest enemy of progress, and education often bypasses the teaching of cognitive skills young readers can u... More
Book Information
PublisherPrometheus Books
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages112
ISBN-100879756578
ISBN-13978-0879756574
Publication Date08/1991
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About Hy Ruchlis (Author) : Hy Ruchlis is a published author of children's books. Published credits of Hy Ruchlis include Mr. Wizard's 400 Experiments in Science.
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About Hyman Ruchlis (Author) : Hyman Ruchlis is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Hyman Ruchlis include How Do You Know It's True?: Discovering the Difference Between Science and Superstition... more
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7/25/2024 Alfred Goldstein said:
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