Heads Up Philosophy

Part of DK Heads UP

Author DK
Ebook (EPUB)
On sale May 17, 2016 | 160 Pages | 9781465455468
Age 13-17 years | Grades 8-12

Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Heads Up Philosophy, part of an exciting new series for young adults, explains and explores all these big ideas and more.

What is philosophy? It's the issues and theories that are most intriguing and relevant to curious teen minds--questions like: what is knowledge, identity, human nature, right and wrong, faith, freedom, and justice? Combining lively text with cool, graphic illustrations, this book is designed to provoke, entertain, and stimulate young minds.
"…[A]n excellent addition to any teen's library". – Examiner.com

"Whether used to supplement government, science, math, or psychology courses — or to explore the universe's mysteries — students will find this a valuable resource." – Booklist

"The design leaps with life: varied typography, graphic illustrations, sidebars with interesting facts and historical perspectives, intriguing quotes that could become posters. Credit should be given to the author for demonstrating the relevance of philosophy to modern life, allowing the reader to dip in and out at will." – VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

"Your child might have outgrown the photo driven nonfiction books DK is known for, but the new teen line picks up where curious minds are left with new titles appealing to teens." – Parenting OC Magazine

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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Who am I? What is the meaning of life? Is there a God? Heads Up Philosophy, part of an exciting new series for young adults, explains and explores all these big ideas and more.

What is philosophy? It's the issues and theories that are most intriguing and relevant to curious teen minds--questions like: what is knowledge, identity, human nature, right and wrong, faith, freedom, and justice? Combining lively text with cool, graphic illustrations, this book is designed to provoke, entertain, and stimulate young minds.

Reviews

"…[A]n excellent addition to any teen's library". – Examiner.com

"Whether used to supplement government, science, math, or psychology courses — or to explore the universe's mysteries — students will find this a valuable resource." – Booklist

"The design leaps with life: varied typography, graphic illustrations, sidebars with interesting facts and historical perspectives, intriguing quotes that could become posters. Credit should be given to the author for demonstrating the relevance of philosophy to modern life, allowing the reader to dip in and out at will." – VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

"Your child might have outgrown the photo driven nonfiction books DK is known for, but the new teen line picks up where curious minds are left with new titles appealing to teens." – Parenting OC Magazine

Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK
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