{"product_id":"platos-republic-for-kids-questioning-justice-and-the-birth-of-the-city-books-i-iv-paperback","title":"Plato's Republic for Kids: Questioning Justice and the Birth of the City (Books I-IV) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJason Kassel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal Age Range\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAges \u003cb\u003e9-13\u003c\/b\u003e (excellent for family read-aloud and upper elementary \/ middle school study)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is justice-and who decides?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eDesigning a City: Book I-Questioning Justice\u003c\/b\u003e, young readers enter the opening movement of Plato's \u003ci\u003eRepublic\u003c\/i\u003e, where a simple question unfolds into one of the greatest philosophical journeys ever written. Before cities rise and fall, before rulers and laws appear, Plato begins with conversation-with disagreement, confusion, and honest questioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the shared world of \u003cb\u003ePlato's Garden\u003c\/b\u003e, this book introduces children to Socrates and his companions as they wrestle with competing ideas of justice. Is justice obedience? Strength? Fairness? Advantage? Habit? Or something deeper that shapes both the soul and the city?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the discussion unfolds, a chorus of children listens, interrupts, tests ideas through stories and play, and gradually discovers that justice is not a slogan-it is a structure that must be examined piece by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross narrative scenes and reflective pauses, readers explore: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy people disagree about what justice means\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow power can disguise itself as fairness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy good laws begin with clear thinking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow a city mirrors the character of its citizens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume lays the foundation for the rest of the \u003ci\u003eRepublic\u003c\/i\u003e by teaching children how to \u003cb\u003equestion before building\u003c\/b\u003e, and how to listen before ruling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eStory-driven dialogue inspired directly by Plato's \u003ci\u003eRepublic\u003c\/i\u003e (Book I)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eChild-centered reflection scenes (\"Between the Columns\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscussion prompts for families, classrooms, and homeschool study\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentle AI-literacy and critical-thinking activities that teach children how to evaluate arguments, definitions, and persuasion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book of answers.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a book that trains the habit of \u003cb\u003easking well\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for co-reading and thoughtful discussion, \u003ci\u003eDesigning a City: Book I\u003c\/i\u003e prepares young readers for the deeper challenges of power, truth, and leadership explored in later volumes of \u003cb\u003ePlato's Garden\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960251973853,"sku":"9798902830009","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/lEnq1BERIS9798902830009.webp?v=1790823043","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/platos-republic-for-kids-questioning-justice-and-the-birth-of-the-city-books-i-iv-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}