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A discussion of popular formulaic literature.
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A how-to book for teaching critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills.
Hoomes, Eleanor W.
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A teacher’s guide to helping students write detective fiction. Includes interesting background material for teachers and students. Lesson plans and worksheets which are structured to require students to use higher level thinking skills.
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Omni
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A discussion of recent findings in the field of creativity.
Norton, Donna E.
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A textbook about all kinds of children’s literature.
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A discussion of how to plan activities requiring higher level thinking skills around field trips.
Winks, Robin W.
Detective
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A collection of essays about detective fiction.