Big thinkers and big ideas : an introduction to eastern and western philosophers for kids
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Author
Contributors
Rockridge Press, publisher.
Published
Emeryville, California : Rockridge Press, 2022.
Status
Bellevue - Kids Non-Fiction
j100 K235b
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j100 K235b
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue - Kids Non-Fiction | j100 K235b | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
ix, 152 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781638782605 (paperback), 1638782601 (paperback)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 146-147) and index.
Description
"Learning about philosophy encourages kids to ponder big ideas and ask deep questions about the world around them. This book introduces kids to 25 major Eastern and Western philosophers with easy-to-understand explanations of their most well-known ideas. What sets this book about philosophy for kids apart: An introduction to philosophy - Kids will learn more about what a philosopher is, what kind of questions they ask, and the history of Eastern and Western philosophy. Thinkers throughout time - This book covers ancient philosophers like Socrates and Confucius, medieval philosophers like Averroes and Hildegard of Bingen, and modern philosophers like Simone de Beauvoir and Mohandas Gandhi. Thought-provoking questions - Get kids thinking with philosophical questions that help them consider opposing ideas, develop strong arguments, and strengthen their communication skills. Pick up this kid-friendly choice in philosophy books and inspire the budding philosopher in your life."-- Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
8-12 years.
Target Audience
Grades 3-4.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
Kaye, S. M. (2022). Big thinkers and big ideas: an introduction to eastern and western philosophers for kids. Rockridge Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Kaye, Sharon M. 2022. Big Thinkers and Big Ideas: An Introduction to Eastern and Western Philosophers for Kids. Rockridge Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Kaye, Sharon M. Big Thinkers and Big Ideas: An Introduction to Eastern and Western Philosophers for Kids. Rockridge Press, 2022.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Kaye, S. M. (2022). Big thinkers and big ideas: an introduction to eastern and western philosophers for kids. Emeryville, California: Rockridge Press.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)Kaye, Sharon M. Big Thinkers and Big Ideas: An Introduction to Eastern and Western Philosophers for Kids. Rockridge Press, 2022.
Note: Citations contain only title, author, edition, and publisher. Only UCL Harvard citations contain the year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of May 2025.
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