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Building Thinking Skills Level 3 Figural & Verbal
The #1-selling thinking skills program in the world!
Grades: 7th - 12th
Highly effective nonverbal reasoning activities improve students' math, logic, and figural spatial skills as well as their visual, motor, analytical reasoning, and auditory processing skills.
(NEW Edition - Student Books Now Include Answers)
Test preparation - guarantees top performance on assessment tests and GATE exams!
Multiple award winner, including Creative Child Seal of Excellence award and the Cathy Duffy Top 100
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Building Thinking Skills Level 3: 2-Book Set (Grades 7th-12th)
Critical Thinking Series -> ON SALE NOW
Problem Solving, Reasoning, Logic, and Arguments
Grades: 7th - 12th

Teaches students to think logically. Students learn to identify valid and invalid claimsand aguments, sufficient and insufficient efidence, fact and opinion, generalizations, emotional arguments, inferences, deductions, and more. Instruction/Answer guides sold separately.
Recommended by The Well Trained Mind
Critical Thinking Book One -> ON SALE
Critical Thinking Book One Instruction/Answer Guide -> ON SALE
Critical Thinking Book Two -> ON SALE
Critical Thinking Book Two Instruction/Answer Guide -> ON SALE
Critical Thinking 4-Book Set -> ON SALE
Critical Thinking in United States History
Grades: 6th - 12th+
Makes history fresh, relevant, and real! These books-on-cd use fascinating original source documents and discussion-based critical thinking methods to help children evaluate conflicting perspectives of historical events. Each Instruction/Answer Guide includes a course-end test and suggested solutions.
Printed Books and Books-on-CD available. Printable PDF includes Instruction/Answer Guides and Student Text.
Recommended by The Well-Trained Mind.
Colonies to Constitution Books-on-CD
New Republic to Civil War Books-on-CD
Reconstruction to Progressivism Books-on-CD
Spanish-American War to Vietnam War Books-on-CD
New Republic to Civil War Student Book
New Republic to Civil War - Instruction/Answer Guide
Reconstruction to Progressivism Student Book
Reconstruction to Progressivism - Instruction/Answer Guide
Spanish-American War to Vietnam War Student Book
Spanish-American War to Vietnam War - Instruction/Answer Guide
Critical Thinking in United States History 4-Books-on-CD Set
Dr. DooRiddles B1 -> NOW ON SALE
Associative Reasoning
Grades 4th-7th
Regular price: $10.99
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09202BBP
Dr. DooRiddles B2 -> NOW ON SALE
Associative Reasoning
Grades 4th-7th
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Spelling DooRiddles B1 -> NOW ON SALE
Associative Reasoning
Grades 4th-7th
Regular price: $10.99
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Dr. DooRiddles C1 -> NOW ON SALE
Associative Reasoning
Grades 8th-12th
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Dr. Funster's Think-A-Minutes C1 -> ON SALE
Quick, Fun Thinking Activities
Grades: 6th - 8th

A collection of our most popular quick, fun thinking puzzles and games develop a variety of critical and creative thinking skills. Activities include language development, math, writing, visual, spatial, and perceptual skills.
Regular price: $6.99
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Dr. Funster's Think-A-Minutes C2 -> ON SALE
Quick, Fun Thinking Activities
Grades: 6th - 8th

A collection of our most popular quick, fun thinking puzzles and games develop a variety of critical and creative thinking skills. Activities include language development, math, writing, visual, spatial, and perceptual skills.
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Dr. Funster's Creative Thinking Puzzlers B1 -> ON SALE
Grades: 6th - 8th
Value-priced, Dr. Funster books contain collections of our most popular quick, fun thinking puzzles and games. Helps your children become fluent, flexible problem solvers who can generate different solutions and different ways to find solutions.
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Editor in Chief B1 -> ON SALE NOW
Real-life editing skills for superior writing and top test scores!
Grades 6th-8th

Available in books or software!
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Editor in Chief B2 -> ON SALE NOW
Real-life editing skills for superior writing and top test scores!
Grades 6th - 8th

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Editor in Chief B1 Software CD
Real-life editing skills for superior writing and top test scores!
Grades: 6th - 8th

Available in books or software!
$25.99
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Editor in Chief B2 Software CD
Real-life editing skills for superior writing and top test scores!
Grades: 6th - 8th

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$25.99
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Fallacy Detective, The Thinking Toolbox, and Logic in 100 Minutes
by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn
Ages: 13 - Adult
Fallacy Detective, The Thinking Toolbox, and Logic in 100 Minutes are a fun, easy way for you to lay the foundation for your child's logic, reasoning, and critical thinking. How to Recognize Bad Logic and Reasoning. What is a fallacy? Tools to Build Your Reasoning Skills.
The Fallacy Detective
The Thinking Toolbox
Logic in 100 Minutes Workshop DVD
Get Me Out of Here Software Series
Helps Students Organize Thinking and Writing
Grades: 4th - 12th

Get Me Out of Here! improves reading comprehension, writing, mental organization, planning ahead, attention to detail, mapping, and visual-spatial sense.
California Instructional Technology Award
Get Me Out of Here A1 Software
Get Me Out of Here B1 Software
Get Me Out of Here Software 2-CD Set
Language Mechanic
Uses logic and humor to teach grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary!
Grades: 4th - 7th
Effective, comprehensive program that uses fun examples and logical reasons to eliminate the confusion students often feel while learning the rules of language mechanics. Each activity demonstrates and reinforces why following the logical rule is important. Lessons begin with a "grabber” — a humorous miscommunication that results when a rule is broken. Examples are followed by an explanation of the specific rule, the logic behind it, then guided and independent practice exercises.
$21.99
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Learning on Purpose
Teaches students to overcome study challenges and become successful learners.
Grades: 7 - 12+
A self-management approach to study skills, this book develops methods of effective organization, time management, comprehension and memory skills, and test-taking strategies.
"Recommended!" - The Well Trained Mind
$29.99
02401BBP
Math Detective B1
Higher Order Thinking Standards-Based Math
Grades: 7th - 8th
Engaging story problems use topic and skills drawn from national math standards. Prepare students for more advanced math courses and assessment tests that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in math.
Available in Books and Software.
$18.99
03903BBP
Math Detective B1 Software
Higher Order Thinking Standards-Based Math
Grades: 7th - 8th
Engaging story problems use topic and skills drawn from national math standards. Prepare students for more advanced math courses and assessment tests that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in math.
Available in Books and Software.
$29.99
03906SCH
Mathematical Reasoning Book 2 (Grades 4-8)
Grades: 4th - 8th
Bridges the gap between computation and mathematical reasoning for higher grades and top test scores. Highly effective activities take students far beyond drill-and-practice by using step-by-step, discussion-based problem solving.
$24.99
06903PBP
Mathematical Reasoning Book 2 Instruction/Answer Guide (e-Book)
Grades: 6th - 8th
Instruction/Answer Guide e-book includes concept overviews, answers, and focus questions that lead students to think mathematically as they verbalize the steps of working through concrete and abstract processes.
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Math Word Problems -> NOW ON SALE
Turns your child into a super math word problem solver!
Whole Numbers & Fractions • Decimals & Percents • Mixed Concepts: Whole Numbers–Percents
Grades: 4 - 10
Helps your child conquer the “dreaded” math word problem by teaching them how and when to apply the math operations they know to real-life situations. Developmentally sequenced and arranged. Each problem requires its own thinking/problem solving approach rather than applying the same solution process to entire groups of problems.
Math Word Problems Book 1 (Level A) -> NOW ON SALE
Math Word Problems Book 2 (Level B) -> NOW ON SALE
Math Word Problems Level C -> NOW ON SALE
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Memory Challenge Software
Improve visual perception and memory skills
Grades: K - 12th+

Enhance visual perception and memory for reading and math! This is an easy-to-use but very powerful program for developing and testing visual memory skills.
$25.99
09410SCH
Mind Benders B & C Levels
Deductive Thinking Skills Logic Puzzles - Books & Software
Grades: 7th - 12th+
Our bestselling deductive thinking puzzles develop logic, reading comprehension, and mental organization skills vital to achieving higher grades and top test scores in all subjects. They are also great for improving real-life problem-solving skills.
Mind Benders B1 (Gr 7-12+) - NOW combined with Mind Benders B2 in the NEW Mind Benders Book 5
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Mind Benders B1-B2 Software
Mind Benders B3-B4 Software
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Mind Benders 4-CD Software Set
Organizing Thinking Book 2
Improves content learning as it develops critical thinking and effective learning strategies!
Grades: 5th - 8th
Writing, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science
Lessons integrate content instruction, critical thinking, and graphic organizers to help students:
  • Simplify, understand, and remember information
  • Develop deeper learning connections
  • Organize and manage their own thinking and learning
  • $36.99
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    Organizing Thinking Book 2 Graphic Organizers on CD
    Grades: 5th - 8th
    Writing, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science
    23 blank blackline organizers on CD. Just open and print or modify and print for your own use. (CD contains blank organizers only, not the content lessons from each book.)
    $29.99
    06809CCH
    Red Herring Mysteries Level 2 (A Case of Red Herrings B1 & B2 combined)
    Solving Mysteries Through Critical Questioning
    Grades: 7th - 12th+
    Children learn to think beyond the literal meaning! Funny mysteries develop inferential and deductive reasoning for more effective reading, listening, and logical thinking. Encourages creative brainstorming and flexible thinking.
    $14.99
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    Reading Detective Series (Grades 3-12+) -> ON SALE NOW
    Higher-Order Thinking to Improve Reading Comprehension
    Grades: 3rd - 12th
    Uses Standards-based higher-order thinking activities to develop the analysis, synthesis, and vocabulary skills required for exceptional reading comprehension.
    Avaliable in books or software!
    Reading Detective Beginning -> ON SALE NOW
    Reading Detective A1 -> ON SALE NOW
    Reading Detective B1 -> ON SALE NOW
    Reading Detective Rx -> ON SALE NOW
    Reading Detective 3-Book Set
    Reading Detective Beginning Software CD -> ON SALE NOW
    Reading Detective A1 Software CD -> ON SALE NOW
    Reading Detective B1 Software CD
    Reading Detective Software 3-CD Set
    Revenge of the Spiders Software
    Grades: K - 12th+
    Revenge of the Logic Spiders helps students apply deeper levels of comprehension and logic to their schoolwork and to standardized and aptitude tests. The game is fun, challenging, and an effective independent learning program.
    Revenge of the Math Spiders helps students develop mental flexibility with basic operations. Improves their logic, reasoning, and confidence as they build strong math and problem-solving skills.
    Revenge of the Riddle Spiders software uses rhyming riddles and a fun chase game to improve students' language skills in spelling, vocabulary, word use, and understanding of multiple word meanings. It uses all of the riddles found in the Dr. DooRiddles books plus dozens more!
    Revenge of the Logic Spiders
    Revenge of the Math Spiders A1 Software
    Revenge of the Math Spiders B1 Software
    Revenge of the Riddle Spiders A1 Software
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    Revenge of the Riddle Spiders C1 Software
    Sciencewise Series
    Discover Scientific Process through Problem Solving
    Grades: 7th - 12th+
    Sciencewise uses experiments with surprising outcomes and hands-on activities that require critical thinking to teach scientific analysis and problem solving. Demonstrations capture students' interest by revealing surprising outcomes. Each experiment is followed by easy-to-use questions that reinforce scientific thinking. Creative Challenges presents students with scientific problems to solve, allowing them to practice and apply the science process skills learned.
    Sciencewise Book 3
    Scratch Your Brain Math
    Clever Math Ticklers
    Grades: 2nd-12th
    Meeting math standards and developing problem solving skills has never been such fun! These fun activities boost students' math competence and prepare them for standardized tests and assessments.
    Scratch Your Brain A1
    Scratch Your Brain B1
    Scratch Your Brain C1
    Scratch Your Brain Algebra
    Scratch Your Brain Geometry
    Scratch Your Brain® 3-Book Set
    Think Analogies B1 -> NOW ON SALE
    Builds vocabulary and reading comprehension skills! Test Preparation.
    Grades: 6th - 8th
    Engaging activities help students develop razor-sharp analogy, vocabulary, and analysis skills to improve reading comprehension, academic performance and test results. Clearly, easily, and effectively teaches students how to analyze and classify analogies by relationship, category, and structure. Test Preparation: Prepares students for higher-level vocabulary and reading challenges and for state and other standardized educational assessments.
    Regular price: $11.99
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    Think Analogy Puzzles Software B1
    Builds vocabulary and reading comprehension skills! Test Preparation.
    Grades: 6th - 8th
    Engaging activities help students develop razor-sharp analogy, vocabulary, and analysis skills to improve reading comprehension, academic performance and test results. Clearly, easily, and effectively teaches students how to analyze and classify analogies by relationship, category, and structure. Test Preparation: Prepares students for higher-level vocabulary and reading challenges and for state and other standardized educational assessments.
    $21.99
    08931SCH
    Think-A-Grams B1
    Develop visual-verbal thinking.
    Grades: 7th - 8th
    Popular puzzles bring together students' logical/objective (left-brain) and random/subjective (right-brain) thinking to sharpen their language usage and visual skills. Students analyze the way words are written (e.g., size, position, direction) to solve each puzzle using common idioms and words.
    $12.99
    06302BBP
    What Would You Do?  Book 2
    Critical Thinking applied to real-life moral dilemmas
    Grades: 6th - 12th+

    Gives students the opportunity to apply their moral values to real-life moral dilemmas. These problems are wonderful for family or class discussion problems that develop critical thinking skills and explore character-building issues.
    $9.99
    06602PBP
    Word Roots
    Empowers students with unlimited vocabulary, prepares for testing and higher education!
    Grades: 2nd - 12th+
    Effective activities teach Latin and Greek prefixes, roots, and suffixes - the building blocks of English. Improves spelling, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
    Available in books or software!
    Word Roots Beginning
    Word Roots A1
    Word Roots A2
    Word Roots B1
    Word Roots B2
    Word Roots 4-Book Set
    Word Roots 5-Book Set
    Word Roots A1 Software
    Word Roots A2 Software
    Word Roots B1 Software
    Word Roots 3-CD Software Set
    You Decide!
    Grades: 6th - 12th
    With You Decide! court is in session. The honorable “judges,” your students, will be asked to rule on 75 actual U.S. Supreme Court cases based on the first eight amendments to the Constitution. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and their legal and historical knowledge as they analyze the amendments, discover their origins, and rule on actual cases presented before the U.S. Supreme Court.
    You Decide! Student Text
    You Decide! Instruction Answer Guide
    You Decide! Sample 1
    You Decide! Sample 2

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