Curiosity and wonder

Updated April 4, 2023
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The power of wonder : the extraordinary emotion that will change the way you live, learn, and lead
Parker, Monica C.
Paper Book
Wall Street Journal bestseller An eye-opening journey through the magical, yet surprisingly little-understood, human emotion that is wonder. From the first tickle of curiosity to an unexpected shift in how we perceive the world, there isn't a person...
Mystery : a seduction, a strategy, a solution
Lehrer, Jonah
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Jonah Lehrer "unravels the mystery of mysteries" in this "absolute delight" (Malcolm Gladwell) of a book that blends psychology, neuroscience, and anthropology to shine a new light on everything from the formulas of our favorite detective shows to...
Oliver the curious owl
Otis, Chad
Paper Book
Oliver the owl questions anything and everything in this charmingly funny story that will have readers asking who, what, when, where, and why! The only question Oliver's family ever asks is Who? Who? Who? But he wants to know more: Who lives in those...
Why? : what makes us curious
Livio, Mario
Paper Book
Astrophysicist and author Mario Livio investigates perhaps the most human of all our characteristics--curiosity--as he explores our innate desire to know why. Experiments demonstrate that people are more distracted when they overhear a phone conversation--where they can know only...
The shape of ideas : an illustrated exploration of creativity
Snider, Grant
Paper Book
What does an idea look like? And where do they come from? Grant Snider's illustrations will motivate you to explore these questions, inspire you to come up with your own answers and, like all Gordian knots, prompt even more questions. Whether you are a professional artist or designer, a student...
Wild curiosity : how to unleash creativity and encourage lifelong wondering
Shonstrom, Erik
Paper Book
Wild Curiosity brings together cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology research with simple, effective advice for parents and teachers on how to ignite the fire of curiosity in children. The author offers a new way to think about parenting and teaching--one that values autonomy, creativity, and...
The cow who climbed a tree
Merino, Gemma
Paper Book
Winner: 2017 CCBC Choices 2017 Charlotte Zolotow Award, Highly Commended Title Tina isn't like the other cows. She believes that the sky is the limit and that everything is possible. But her sisters aren't convincedand when Tina tells them she has climbed a tree...
Curious : the desire to know and why your future depends on it
Leslie, Ian
Paper Book
"I have no special talents,” said Albert Einstein. "I am only passionately curious.” Everyone is born curious. But only some retain the habits of exploring, learning, and discovering as they grow older. Those who do so tend to be smarter, more creative, and more...
In awe : rediscover your childlike wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning, and joy
O'Leary, John
Paper Book
NATIONALBESTSELLER . The #1 bestselling author of On Fire shows us how to recapture and harness our childlike sense of wonder in order to become more engaged, successful, and fulfilled. "Engaging . . . O'Leary encourages us to see the world through a child's eyes."-Mitch Albom...
In the clouds
MacKay, Elly
Paper Book
A bored and curious little girl wishes for a bit of sunshine on a cloudy day. But a friendly bird soon whisks her off for an adventure in the sky, where she can contemplate questions both scientific and philosophical in nature: how do clouds float? Or carry the rain? Where do they go when they...
I never thought of it that way : how to have fearlessly curious conversations in dangerously divided times
Guzmán, Mónica, (Journalist)
Paper Book
PORCHLIGHT BOOKS JUNE 2022 NONFICTION BESTSELLER "Assigned reading for fractured families aspiring to a harmonious Thanksgiving dinner." --New York Times "Anyone who sincerely wants to bridge the gaps in understanding will appreciate this book." ...

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