Great Minds
By Joan Haig and Joan Lennon
Can nineteen curious thinkers help you crack the biggest questions about being human?
thought-provoking · informative · accessible · illustrated
Genres
What is Great Minds about?
Explore 2,500 years of bold ideas with 19 thinkers who changed the way people understand the world. From Socrates and Confucius to modern philosophers, Great Minds introduces children to questions about justice, friendship, art, science, belief and what it means to be human. Clear explanations, lively illustrations and thought-provoking challenges make complex ideas easier to understand. Along the way, readers are encouraged to ask questions, consider different viewpoints and develop ideas of their own.
About the author
Joan Haig is a children’s author who lives in the Scottish Borders with her cats. She writes imaginative fiction and non-fiction, creating stories that take readers on exciting adventures. Her book Tiger Skin Rug follows two brothers, a mysterious tiger and a magical adventure. Joan also enjoys visiting schools and festivals to share her love of books.
Pages
80 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
2023
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