Reasoning and Argumentation

A Rulebook for Arguments

by Anthony Weston

Concise, accessible, well written, and practical. Highly recommended.

Understanding Arguments

by Robert Fogelin

A good textbook on practical reasoning and argumentation.

Infusing the Teaching of Critical and Creative Thinking into Content Instruction: A Lesson Design Handbook for Elementary Grades

by Robert J. Swartz and Sandra Parks

This is one in a series of books that shows how to incorporate critical thinking in the classroom at all levels. (www.nctt.net/bookscds.html)

Organizing Ideas

The Pyramid Principle

by Barbara Minto

A practical guide to logical writing and thinking that incorporates real insights into how human attention works. Written for professionals.

Creative and Lateral Thinking

Six Thinking Hats

by Edward DeBono

A friendly and accessible guide that recognizes the value of several different modes of thinking, from creative to emotive to critical.

Questioning and Critical Thought

Asking the Right Questions

by M. Neil Browne and Stuart Keeley

A popular and well-written book that emphasizes the role questions play in thinking.

Quality Questioning: Research-Based Practice to Engage Every Learner

by Jackie Walsh and Beth Sattes

A thorough, research-based guide to turning classrooms into forums where active questioning drives learning.

Classics

The Uses of Argument

by Stephen Toulmin

Introduced the concept of diagramming arguments over 40 years ago. Showed philosophers and rhetoricians how to think about "real world" arguments.

Formal Logic

A Modern Formal Logic Primer (2 short volumes)

by Paul Teller

An introduction to formal logic that motivates and explains each new concept. Best for mature, self-motivated learners who want to understand why logical systems are the way they are.