You're Smarter Than You Think: A Kid's Guide to Multiple Intelligences
Grade 6-9-Armstrong believes that by helping kids identify their strengths they will be able to know themselves better and make the most of their talents. To this end, he devotes one chapter to each of the intelligences that psychologist Howard Gardner has identified but phrases them in terms that young readers will understand; for example, he uses "word smart" for linguistic intelligence and "picture smart" for spatial intelligence. Each chapter begins with a quiz to help readers determine in what ways they are "people smart," "logic smart," etc. The text that follows discusses what these intelligences are, lists ways to develop or improve them, and suggests possible careers for people with different strengths and interests. An annotated bibliography at the end of each chapter lists books, magazines, organizations, and Web sites. Occasional blue spot-art cartoons illustrate the text. A self-help book that's clear, concise, and fun to peruse.Kim Donius, Alfred-Almond Central School, Almond, NYCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.