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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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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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,...
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"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,...
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Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
2019
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English
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"These games, stories, and interactive activities will help kids build important life skills, explore the importance of a daily routine, develop a love of learning, and have fun while strengthening their body and mind. This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad. Sharpen memory, observation and listening skills; Learn to follow simple instructions; Expand vocabulary and pronunciation."--
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Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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"Kids will see the world in a whole new way as they play their way through these games and puzzles focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. This SuperPack contains 2X as many apps as the standard Launchpad; Learn about science through seasons, animals, and the environment; Get an introduction to programming and math; Develop creative thinking skills."--
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