I know all about the brain: A journey to the heart of our neurons - Brossura

Jany, Frederick

 
9798198699700: I know all about the brain: A journey to the heart of our neurons

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What if your child could finally understand what goes on in their head when they’re learning, dreaming, feeling an emotion, or making a decision? *I Know Everything About the Brain* invites young readers to explore the most fascinating organ in the human body. Clear, lively, and accessible, this book turns neuroscience into an exciting journey, specially designed for children and teens ages 12 to 17.

Have you ever wondered:

  • How does the brain control the body’s movements?
  • What is the difference between the brain and the mind?
  • What do neurons do?
  • How do messages travel through the nervous system?
  • Why do we see images thanks to light?
  • How does memory store certain memories?
  • Why can mistakes help us improve?
  • What role do emotions play in our decisions?
  • Why is sleep so important for learning?
  • How do scientists study the brain?
  • What inventions today help the brain and the body?


Why choose this book for your child:

  • An essential topic explained simply: the brain is at the heart of learning, emotions, memory, sleep, and attention. This book helps your child better understand how their own brain works.
  • Rich, well-structured content: the book is organized into short, progressive chapters that explore neurons, synapses, the senses, voluntary movements, memory, intelligence, emotions, sleep, and major scientific discoveries.
  • An approach tailored for ages 12–17: complex concepts are explained using clear comparisons, concrete examples, and a lively tone, without unnecessary jargon.
  • A read that sparks curiosity: each chapter makes you want to learn more about the human body, science, and the mysteries of the mind.
  • A useful book for learning how to learn: your child will discover why attention, breaks, sleep, correcting mistakes, and spaced repetition can help them retain information better.
  • A positive perspective on mental abilities: the book shows that the brain can evolve through experience thanks to neural plasticity. A motivating idea for students who sometimes doubt themselves.
  • A quiz included: at the end of the book, a quiz lets readers test their knowledge, check what they’ve understood, and make reading more interactive.
  • A dozen inspiring black-and-white illustrations: they accompany the exploration of the brain and make the scientific world more visual and captivating.


I Know Everything About the Brain is the perfect gift for a young reader who is curious, passionate about science, or simply eager to better understand what goes on inside their head. An intelligent, accessible, and stimulating read to discover the most incredible control center: the human brain.

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