About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherTeacher Created Materials, Incorporated

ISBN-101425850103

ISBN-139781425850104

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038668741

Product Key Features

Book TitleDeception : Why Do People Lie?

Number of Pages48 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TopicSocial Science / Psychology, Social Topics / Values & Virtues, Social Topics / Manners & Etiquette, Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology, Social Science / Sociology

IllustratorYes

GenreYoung Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorMichelle R. Prather

Book SeriesTime®: Informational Text Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight3.6 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN2017-055668

Grade FromSeventh Grade

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Grade ToEighth Grade

SynopsisFor hundreds of years, psychologists, researchers, and philosophers have studied what compels people to lie. From the little white lies that are told to spare someone's feelings, to the whoppers that are told to gain attention, telling lies is part of human behavior. The question remains--what drives people to lie? Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text examines contemporary issues and the topic of deception through high-interest content. Featuring TIME© content and images, this nonfiction book has text features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. The Reader's Guide and extended Try It! activity increase understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking. Check It Out! offers print and online resources for additional reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this captivating text!, For hundreds of years, psychologists, researchers, and philosophers have studied what compels people to lie. From the little white lies that are told to spare someone's feelings, to the whoppers that are told to gain attention, telling lies is part of human behavior. The question remains--what drives people to lie? Packed with fun facts and fascinating sidebars, this full-color informational text examines contemporary issues and the topic of deception through high-interest content. Featuring TIME(c) content and images, this nonfiction book has text features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. The Reader's Guide and extended Try It! activity increase understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking. Check It Out! offers print and online resources for additional reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this captivating text!, Telling lies is part of human nature. But why are lying and deception so widespread? Get to the truth behind lying with this nonfiction reader that explores contemporary issues, builds critical literacy skills, and readies students for college and career., We all lie-from small white lies that spare someone's feelings to bold lies told to keep us out of trouble. Daily life is sprinkled with tall tales of all types and sizes. Why is deception so widespread, and is it always wrong? Time to find out the truth about lying. Book jacket.

LC Classification NumberBJ1421.P73 2018