THE MYSTERY OF THE CAPTAIN: Stories to develop critical thinking in a fun way (English) (Martina, private detective)
Language: English
Published by Martina, private detective, 2025
- Softcover
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- Title
- THE MYSTERY OF THE CAPTAIN: Stories to develop critical thinking in a fun way (English) (Martina, private detective)
- Author
- Radua, Joaquim
- Publisher
- Martina, private detective
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 8409694336
- ISBN 13
- 9788409694334
- Illustrator
- Battestini, Clara
- Series
- Book 1 of 2: Martina, private detective
Versió en català: https://www.amazon.es/dp/8409685477
Versión en español: https://www.amazon.es/dp/8409694328
Discover Martina, Private Detective, a unique collection of stories to awaken critical thinking in young children in a fun way!
Are you looking for a fun and educational way to help children aged 6 to 10 develop their critical thinking skills? The Mystery of the Captain, the first book of the Martina, Private Detective series, makes a perfect gift for parents, educators, and family members who want to foster reasoning and reflection skills in an engaging and captivating way.
Join Martina, a young and curious detective, as she solves an exciting mystery while children learn to analyze situations, question information, and understand that not everything we see or hear is true. This series combines humor, mystery, and educational values to ensure that young readers have fun while discovering the foundations of critical and statistical thinking. Each book in the series presents a different mystery, but they can be read independently.
In this first case, Martina investigates a mystery involving a captain and must use observation and reasoning to discover what is really happening.
What will you find in it?
- Captivating stories: Mysteries and witty dialogues that spark children's natural curiosity.
- A playful and educational approach: Introduction to basic principles of critical reasoning, statistical thinking, and overcoming cognitive biases.
- Hands-on activities at the end: Exercises inspired by real-life situations to reinforce learning while having fun.
Why are these stories special?
Martina, Private Detective stories do more than entertain — they help children develop essential values such as reflection, logic, and the ability to make informed decisions. These skills are more important than ever in a world filled with information and misinformation, where learning to think independently is key to the future.
About the Author and the Illustrator
- Joaquim Radua, one of the world’s most cited scientists according to Clarivate, leads the Imaging of Mood and Anxiety-related Disorders research group at IDIBAPS - Hospital Clínic de Barcelona and is a full professor at the University of Barcelona. With this series, Joaquim aims to introduce children to the principles of the scientific method, giving them tools to think critically in a simple and fun way.
- Clara Battestini, an illustrator specializing in children’s and young adult literature, brings the story to life with colorful, warm, and humorous illustrations, capturing young readers’ attention and making every page a unique visual experience.
Who are these stories for?
These books are perfect for:
- Parents: Who want to educate through stories that spark curiosity and reflection.
- Family members: Looking for an educational, exciting gift full of values.
- Schools and educators: To introduce critical and statistical thinking concepts in a creative and practical way.
Give kids the power of critical thinking — start the adventure today!
Help the next generations think independently, reflect on the world around them, and prepare for what’s to come. Join Martina on this thrilling adventure and discover how critical thinking can be as fun as solving a mystery!
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