This second book in the Tuttle Twins series, based on the book Crisis and Leviathan by Robert Higgs, explores the question, “Why do politicians like it when we are afraid?” As they follow along with Ethan and Emily, readers will learn about fear mongering, Trojan horses, and demagogues, as well as how making decisions out of fear often has unintended consequences. Full of colorful illustrations and easy-to-read language that makes concepts easy to understand. A glossary and discussion questions included in the back. 64 pgs, pb.
Tuttle Twins and the Leviathan Crisis #12
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030152
ISBN
9781943521654
Grade K-6
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Product Overview
- Learn about fear mongering, the consequences of making decisions out of fear, and more
- Based on the book Crisis and Leviathan by Robert Higgs
- Bright illustrations and easy-to-read text make concepts easy for kids to understand
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Publisher's Description of Tuttle Twins and the Leviathan Crisis #12
The Tuttle twins and their team of heroes tackle a new quest in an adventure game that they soon begin to realize is closer to reality than they might have guessed. A magical battle against the forces of Leviathan and its Idol turns out to be packed with lessons for what’s happening in the world around them.
Based on the book Crisis and Leviathan by Robert Higgs, this story finds the twins learning the power of truth in a world filled with fearmongering, ignorance, Trojan horses, and demagogues—a message with substantial relevance to our lives today.
Category Description for Tuttle Twins Children's Books
Read a fun story and learn cool stuff? Yes, please! Ethan and Emily Tuttle are 9-year-olds who love to learn new things. Their curiosity is contagious! Using colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue, young readers can follow their adventures and learn about a wide variety of topics along the way. The series has a conservative/libertarian point of view without coming across as a lecture. The target reading level for this series seems to be about Grade 4 or so. ~Sara
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-6 |
| Brand: | Libertas Institute Initiative |
| Author: | Connor Boyack |
| ISBN: | 9781943521654 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
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