Frank Carlson Library

Whether we're in the boardroom or the classroom, we spend far too much time and energy looking for the right answer. But the truth is that questions are just as important as answers, often more so. If you ask the wrong question, for instance, you're guaranteed to get the wrong answer. A good question, on the other hand, inspires a good answer and, in the process, invites deeper understanding and more meaningful connections between people. Asking a...

Do you believe everything you read in the newspaper? Early in August 1937, a news flash came: a sea monster had been spotted lurking off the shore of Nantucket Island. Historically, the Massachusetts island had served as port for whaling ships. Eyewitnesses swore this wasn't a whale, but some new, fearsome creature. As eyewitness account piled up, newspaper stories of the sea monster spread quickly. Across the nation, people shivered in fear. Then,...

"A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age". Education is not solely about acquiring information and skills across subject areas, but also about understanding how and why we believe what we do. At a time when online media has created a virtual firehose of information and opinions, parents and teachers worry how students will interpret what they read and see. Amid the noise,...

"When asked simple questions about global trends--what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school -- we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. Professor and TED presenter Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators,...

"Young learners will blossom while learning about gardens, farms, and flowers, plus the animals and organisms that make them all possible. Learn about gardens and farming ; Practice word building and early reading skills ; Explore pollination and biodiversity ; Strengthen critical thinking skills"--Publisher description.

"Kids will use imagination and brainpower to work their way through a galaxy of interactive storybooks, games, math challenges and more! Learn about the sun, moon, and stars ; Explore math concepts ;Learn early reading and phonics skills ; Develop critical thinking skills"--

"Kids will be transported to another time while digging, playing, and learning about dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures from the Brachiosaurus to the Woolly Rhinoceros. Learn about all of your favorite dinosaurs ; Explore prehistoric times ; Strenghten critical thinking skills ; Develop a love for science" -- Publisher description.

"Children will join their princess friends everywhere from the dentist to preschool while drawing, playing matching games, solving puzzles and more! Increase memory skills ; Expand creative thinking; Learn to think critically ; Interact with storybooks"--Publisher description.

"Children will push their brains to the max as they solve difficult puzzles, test their hand-eye coordination, and boost their concentration and discovery skills! Strengthen problem-solving and evaluation skills; solve challenging puzzles; strategize through fast-paced games; build visual concentration"--Publisher description.