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Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that the brain is in charge of everything you do, every minute of every day? You know, like thinking about funny stuff and keeping you alive. Bestselling author Nick Seluk explains the science behind everything the brain does for you--from keeping your heart beating to remembering stuff, and make you YOU.
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Language
English
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Description
"Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this . . . picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all"--
Author
Publisher
Little Pickle Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
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Description
This innovative and timely picture book teaches children that they have the ability to stretch and grow their own brains. It also delivers the crucial message that mistakes are an essential part of learning. The book introduces children to the anatomy and various functions of the brain in a fun and engaging way.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks eXplore
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"When you go to sleep, what does your brain do? Does it rest too? It can't because it's busy working while you snooze! It repairs, and resets, and helps your body even when you aren't awake. Using up-to-date research to explore our brains' critical functions when we are asleep, psychology experts JoAnn and Terrence Deak invite kids (and adults) to unpack all the amazing things your brain is doing when you're not awake-and why it's so important to...
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Recognized as the most complex organ in the human body, the brain controls everything from sight and memory to breathing and balance. With the help of this captivating book, readers learn about the many processes and activities having to do with the brain. They'll study the different parts that make it up. Easy-to-understand diagrams and enlightening activities help readers of many levels develop a stronger grasp on this important topic within the...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Packed with colorful illustrations and fascinating facts, this fun book begins by looking at the anatomy of the human brain, its different regions, and what they do. It also covers the rest of the nervous system and how nerve cells communicate. The wealth of other topics includes the senses, how we learn, memories, thinking, emotions, evolution and development of the brain, how our brain sets us apart from other animals, dreaming, and things scientists...
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that a fully grown human brain is equal to the weight of one 12-week-old kitten? Or that it can think at 4 1/2 times the speed of a cheetah? How about the fact that an octopus brain reaches to the tips of its tentacles, or that the emerald jewel wasp can use mind control over other insects? Filled with interesting facts, immersive at-home activities, and fun optical illusions, This Book Is Full of Brains will make kids fall in love with...
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that the information inside your head travels faster than cars on the highway? Or that electricity moves around in there? Your brain is mysterious--there is a lot we know about it and even more that we still don't understand. With detailed illustrations and activities to challenge your brain, Your Brain is Amazing explores the inner workings of the most complex organ on Earth and how it makes you you!" -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The Memory Thief wants to steal your memories! Luckily, Nelson, the Memory Champ, is on hand to guide you through the Forest of Forgettable Names and around the Great Word Pyramids. Nelson will help readers escape the Pirates of the Periodic Table and journey through the Himalayan Memory Palace. The quest for an infallible memory will culminate on the Number Trek to finally defeat The Memory Thief once and for all. Guided by national memory champion...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
"A graphic novel biography of Santiago Ramón y Cajal, the father of neuroscience"--
"A graphic novel retelling of the inspiring true story of polymath Santiago Ramón y Cajal, visionary pioneer of modern neuroscience, and his early dreams of becoming an artist. As a young boy, all Santiago wanted to do was be an artist. But his father wanted him to become a doctor, insisting that pursuing art was not a true profession. Although Santiago was forbidden...
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