Is this book for kids or for parents?
It is written for grades 3–5 to read and use, with parents and teachers as the buyers and guides. The notify list and newsletter are for adults.
Grades 3–5 · Expected fall 2026
Think Smart, Argue Fair
The grades 3–5 companion to Think Straight, Argue Better — with classroom-ready TRY IT activities
Coming soon · Expected fall 2026
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The same clear-thinking craft for Super Thinkers: claim + reason, sneaky tricks, fair listening, and steel-manning — written for ages about 8–11, with free tools and teacher lessons.
What’s inside
- Claims, reasons, and the golden rule (CLAIM + BECAUSE + REASON)
- Hidden reasons and fair listening (charity and steel-manning for kids)
- Deductive and inductive thinking in kid-friendly language
- Sneaky tricks: twisting words, personal attacks, fake experts, and more
- Persuading fairly and disagreeing without bad faith
- Classroom and home practice — pairs with free tools and teacher lessons
FAQ
Can classrooms use the free tools before the book is out?
Yes. The Teachers hub has three 15–20 minute lessons, printables, and kid tools that need no student accounts.
When will it launch?
Expected fall 2026, alongside Think Straight, Argue Better.