Vermond, Kira,

Half-truths and brazen lies : an honest look at lying / by Kira Vermond ; illustrated by Clayton Hanmer. - 47 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.

Why do we lie? What types of lies are there? What are the consequences of lying? What methods are used to detect lies? And when is it okay or even good to lie? From forgeries and hoaxes to plagiarism and placebos, [this book] offers historical anecdotes, scientific studies, and sociocultural analysis to help unpack the complex world of untruths.

ISBN: 9781771471466 1771471468

LCCN: bl2016014637

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Truthfulness and falsehood.
Honesty.
Children's literature--2016.

Dewey Class. No.: j177/.3