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The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head Hardback - 2015

by Carla Mooney; Tom Casteel (Illustrator)

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Why do we do and say the things we do and say? The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head introduces students to the fascinating world of the human brain and its effect on behavior. Readers learn about the main anatomy and functions of the brain while discovering the brain's role in learning, memory, communication, and emotions. Kids also read about new technologies being used to research the brain in its various states of performance while being introduced to the effects of sleep, alcohol, and exercise on our most complex organ.

Combining hands-on activities with neuroscience, anatomy, and psychology, The Brain includes projects such as building a 3-D brain model and testing how the brain adapts to a new situation. The Brain integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites. Additional materials include a glossary, timeline, and a list of current reference works. The Brain is a unique opportunity to connect behavior, physiology, and the outside world in one amazing place?your head!

This title meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in science and technology; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.

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Why do we do and say the things we do and say? The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head introduces students to the fascinating world of the human brain and its effect on behavior. Readers learn about the main anatomy and functions of the brain while discovering the brain's role in learning, memory, communication, and emotions. Kids also read about new technologies being used to research the brain in its various states of performance while being introduced to the effects of sleep, alcohol, and exercise on our most complex organ.

Combining hands-on activities with neuroscience, anatomy, biology, and psychology, The Brain offers entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars to illuminate the topic and engage readers further. The Brain integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites.

Projects include building a 3-D brain model, creating a false memory, testing how the brain adapts to a new situation, and evaluating the benefits and risks of designing computers with artificial intelligence. Additional materials include a glossary, timeline, and a list of current reference works. The Brain is a unique opportunity to connect behavior, physiology, and the outside world in one amazing place?your head!

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  • Title The Brain: Journey Through the Universe Inside Your Head
  • Author Carla Mooney; Tom Casteel (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardback
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Nomad Press (VT)
  • Publication date 2015
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781619302747 / 1619302748
  • Weight 1.03 lbs (0.47 kg)
  • Dimensions 10 x 8 x 0.6 in (25.40 x 20.32 x 1.52 cm)
  • Age range 12 to 15 years
  • Grade levels 7 - 10
  • Reading level 1000
  • Category Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Brain, Juvenile works
  • Dewey Decimal Code 612.82

About the author

Carla Mooney is the author of several books for young readers including Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation, The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World, Explore Rivers and Ponds! With 25 Projects, and Rocketry: Investigate the Science and Technology of Rockets and Ballistics. Her work has appeared in many magazines including Highlights, Faces, and Learning Through History. Carla lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Tom Casteel is an illustrator and cartoonist with a master's degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies. Tom has illustrated several books for Nomad Press, including Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects; Cities: Discover How They Work with 25 Projects; Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration with 22 Projects; and Maya: Amazing Inventions You Can Build Yourself with 25 Projects. Tom lives in South Bend, Indiana.

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