{"title":"Susan Engel","description":"\u003cp\u003eSusan Engel’s work explores the depths of human thought and the development of the mind, blending insights from \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epsychology\u003c\/strong\u003e to illuminate how we understand the world and ourselves. Her writing invites readers to reflect on the complexities of intellectual growth and the nature of cognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough thoughtful examination and clear prose, Engel offers a captivating look at the processes that shape our intellectual lives. Her books are ideal for those curious about the workings of the mind and the philosophical questions that underpin human learning and development.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-intellectual-lives-of-children-by-susan-engel-9780674278646","title":"The Intellectual Lives of Children","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating read for parents who wonder, simply, what is my child thinking? Why do they love collecting? Where did that idea come from? A celebration of children's innovation and sense of wonder.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Emily Oster, author of \u003ci\u003eExpecting Better\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A remarkable book. Whether you are an educator, parent, or simply a curious reader, you will come to see, hear, and understand children in new ways.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Howard Gardner, author of \u003ci\u003eMultiple Intelligences\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Combining insight, scientific acumen, and exquisite narrative, \u003ci\u003eThe Intellectual Lives of Children\u003c\/i\u003e allows readers to peer into the minds of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as they explore and learn in everyday moments, emphasizing what constitutes real learning.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, \u003ci\u003eScience\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Any parent, teacher—anyone who loves watching children question, explore, and wonder—will want to read this guide to stoking children's 'intellectual fires.'\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Ann Friedman, Founder, Planet Word\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdults easily recognize children's imagination at work as they play. Yet most of us know little about what really goes on inside their heads as they encounter the problems and complexities of the world around them. In \u003ci\u003eThe Intellectual Lives of Children\u003c\/i\u003e, Susan Engel brings together an extraordinary body of research to explain how toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-aged children think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA young girl's bug collection reveals important lessons about how children ask questions and organize information. Watching a young boy scoop mud illuminates the process of invention. When a child ponders the mystery of death, we witness how children build ideas. But adults shouldn't just stand around watching. When parents are creative, it can rub off. Engel shows how parents and teachers can stimulate children's curiosity by presenting them with mysteries to solve, feeding their sense of mastery and nourishing their natural hunger to learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000788533484,"sku":"9780674278646","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1288343482428.jpg?v=1763304949"},{"product_id":"the-hungry-mind-by-susan-engel-9780674984110","title":"The Hungry Mind","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite American education's recent mania for standardized tests, testing misses what really matters about learning: the desire to learn in the first place. Curiosity is vital, but it remains a surprisingly understudied characteristic. \u003ci\u003eThe Hungry Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is a deeply researched, highly readable exploration of what curiosity is, how it can be measured, how it develops in childhood, and how it can be fostered in school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngel draws on the latest social science research and incidents from her own life to understand why curiosity is nearly universal in babies, pervasive in early childhood, and less evident in school. Engel's most important finding is that most classroom environments discourage curiosity. In an era that prizes quantifiable results, a pedagogy that privileges curiosity is not likely to be a priority.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n—Glenn C. 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