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The Thinking Toolbox: Thirty-Five Lessons That Will Build Your Reasoning Skills

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The Thinking Toolbox has been the best selling text for teaching critical thinking skills and introduction to logic for over 15 years."The Bluedorns have certainly achieved their goal of creating a logic textbook that is neither boring nor distant, but rather informative, approachable, enjoyable, and valuable." - Jordan J. Ballor at the Acton Institute --Acton Institute web site"I think the best part of The Thinking Toolbox would be the examples because they are hilarious. . . . I would highly recommend this book. It's useful and great comedy at the same time." Sarah (age 11) --studentThis book is like a toolbox, full of different kinds of tools you can use for different thinking tasks. Just as you use the wrench in a regular tool box to fix the sink, so you can use the tools we give you in this book to solve thinking problems.- When it is dumb to argue- Using the scientific method- Five rules of brainstorming- Who has a reason to lie?- How to analyze opposing viewpoints- How to analyze evidence and sources- How to list reasons why you believe something- And much moreWe wrote this book for children and adults who want to learn logic and critical thinking skills. The Thinking Toolbox follows the same style as The Fallacy Detective with lessons and exercises and an answer key in the back. Parents and teachers, as well as anybody who wants to learn logic, will find The Thinking Toolbox easy to use and practical.Features:- Fun to use not dry like a math textbook- Can be used after The Fallacy Detective- Introductory teaches skills you can use right away- Self-teaching format- For ages thirteen and older- Over 60 cartoon illustrations by Richard LaPierre Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Christian Logic


Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2005


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0974531510


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 19


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.54 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #699,548 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6 in Philosophy of Logic & Language #2,937 in Homeschooling (Books)


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  • Exciting Upper Elementary Learning Tool
I teach 20 students in grades 4, 5 and 6, and this book is the first time they were actually excited about learning. Usually, when I introduce a lesson they groan because they have to do it. However, when I introduced the first lesson in this book today, they groaned when it was over! They wanted more. I am so pleased I found this book, and I highly recommend it for this age range. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2026 by L. Michele Rambo

  • Entertaining and educational
This book is kind of a fun way to learn. It has all different topics in it and fun exercises to do with almost every one
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026 by AWilliams

  • This book is awesome!
Format: Paperback
This book has exceeded our expectations! It has great lessons, that are easy to understand, and the humor is great! My daughter and I have a fantastic time reading it together, discussing the lessons, and laughing at the hilarious examples. Laughter while learning makes things so much better! We read this with a logical fallacies book and pick out which falacies are being used in some of the examples, as well. There are a lot of layers to the chapters, and if you have a good understanding of debate, it really gives great examples to expand upon. Buy this! It's our favorite school book! I included one of the examples that had my daughter and I crying laughing and making cat train sound effects! 😂 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2023 by Whitney Bixler

  • Religious, but Still Useful for Secular Use
Format: Paperback
The lessons in the book are well laid out, but I don't understand why the cover doesn't reveal the strong Christian perspective that permeates throughout the book. Because of the overt religious teachings, it would be inappropriate to present several of the exercises within a public school setting, just as it would be had the author used a strong Muslim or Wicca slant... Having said that, I have also upgraded my original rating because I continue to use the book and find it to be an effective teaching tool with my 8-year-old boys. I really do like the kid-friendly stories and explanations, and the boys love the exercises. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2012 by Snowflake

  • A great curriculum add for all learners
I’ma homeschooling mama on of one, public school mama to another, looking for curriculum diversity. The schools in our area don’t teach logic as a subject so I wasn’t sure what to expect, and my sixth grader and I love this book! We read the descriptions and work through the questions together. When we review the answers, the conversation they inspire are terrific! This would be a great topic to add to any young learner’s day. I highly recommend it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020 by KimberlieD

  • a must buy
A must buy
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2025 by Don Truex

  • Excellent
Format: Paperback
A welcome book that does not spew far-left ideology and actually attempts to teach logic.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023 by Markus

  • If you want to sharpen your logic, this is an excellent choise!
I have read the book in order to learn more about logic and scientific thinking. It is written in a clear and understandable language, and I think it is suitable for everyone from about 10 years and up. Each chapter comes with several excercises, and they are entertaining as well as educational. I think this book is a great read! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019 by Sören Jonsson

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