The Magic What-If Machine (Paperback)

Jasleen Kaur

/ ISBN 13: 9798999939401

Editore: Jasleen Kaur, 2025

Paperback. How do we find the TRUE CAUSE of what happens? When Momo drinks a special smoothie and wonders, "but how do we REALLY know if it makes me jump higher?", she and her twin Puri discover the economist's secret: comparing "what is" with "what would have been." Playground adventures that teach the same tools economists use to find answers. Prepare for "aha!" moments at any age!Building tomorrow's problem-solvers, one story at a time.This is Volume 1 of the Impact Evaluation Series for Children and a brief introduction to the concept of Counterfactuals in Research Design and Methodology. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9798999939401

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What if everything your child wondered "why?" about could teach them how scientists find real answers?

When Momo drinks a special smoothie and wonders if it REALLY makes her jump higher, she and her twin Puri discover something amazing: how to tell the difference between coincidence and cause. Through playground adventures, they learn the same tools economists and scientists use to solve mysteries!

Perfect for curious kids ages 5-13 who love asking questions and figuring out how things work.

✨ What Makes This Special:

• Teaches critical thinking through an engaging twin adventure
• Introduces real research concepts (used by economists!) in kid-friendly ways
• Grows with your child - early readers enjoy the story, older kids grasp the deeper methodology
• Builds the foundation for STEM thinking: "How do we REALLY know?"

Parents and educators love this series because it:

• Answers the endless "but how do you know?" questions kids ask
• Makes complex ideas fun and accessible
• Encourages evidence-based thinking from an early age
• Works beautifully for advanced readers, gifted programs, or homeschool science curriculum

"Building tomorrow's problem-solvers, one story at a time."

📚 This is Volume 1 of The Impact Evaluation Series for Children - a groundbreaking series that makes econometrics accessible and exciting for young minds.

Reading Tips Inside! Includes guidance for parents on how to spark discussions about evidence, cause-and-effect, and critical thinking - no technical background needed.

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Titolo: The Magic What-If Machine (Paperback)
Casa editrice: Jasleen Kaur
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Legatura: Paperback
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