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Deceptions presents a series of nonfiction articles designed for elementary and middle‑school students. Each article examines a real‑world theme—such as murder, plagiarism, bigamy, con games, secret identities, hoaxes, and psychic phenomena—and is followed by reading‑comprehension questions and critical‑thinking activities. The book encourages young readers to analyze information, identify truth versus falsehood, and develop their analytical skills. Working within a juvenile literature framework, the book serves as a nonfiction resource for teachers and students, supporting language arts curriculum and reading‑skills development in grades 7 through 9. Teaching points include discerning credible evidence, recognizing deceptive tactics, and fostering ethical reasoning.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Education & Language/Education
Authors: Henry F. Billings
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