#138696 in Books Prometheus Books 1990-01-01 1990-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.40 x .20 x 5.40l, .22 #File Name: 087975607180 pagesMaybe Yes Maybe No A Guide for Young Skeptics5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful book for younger kids, too!By JuniperThis says that it's for children 12 and up but in my experience it's just fine for much younger kids. I got it when my daughter (now 5.5) was 4 years old and she's loved it. It's an excellent way to introduce kids to skepticism and the basics of the scientific method. My only complaint is that the black-and-white illustrations aren't especially engaging; I would prefer brighter, more colorful images.About the AuthorDan Barker, a former preacher, is copresident of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, cohost of Freethought Radio, and cofounder of The Clergy Project. After 19 years as an evangelical minister, Dan "saw the light" and announced his atheism in 1984. His first public appearance as anIn today's media-flooded world, there is no way to control all of the information, claims, and enticements that reach young people. The best thing to do is arm them with the sword of critical thinking.Maybe Yes, Maybe No is a charming introduction to self-confidence and self-reliance. The book's ten-year-old heroine, Andrea, is always asking questions because she knows "you should prove the truth of a strange story before you believe it.""Check it out. Repeat the experiment. Try to prove it wron...
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