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| The Secrets of the Brain and Nerves |
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| The lively, conversational tone and blend of photos and cartoon-style art make You’ve Got Nerve! The Secrets of the Brains and Nerves a perfect blend of fun facts and serious science learning about all the ways humans and other animals control their thoughts and actions. Here at last—a book that’s irreverent enough to captivate young readers, yet authoritative enough to win the praise of teachers, librarians, and parents. |
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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrator Nonfiction Research Grant |
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“I probably spent more time researching this book than any other title in this series. The brain is a complicated organ, and scientists are learning new things about it every day. It’s hard to keep up with all the riveting research.
“In fact, while I was writing the book, new information came out about why we yawn. Other recent findings include why cockroaches can survive for so long without their heads, the amazing capacity of a honeybee’s memory, and the link between physical exercise and our ability to learn. Being able to unearth all this amazing information is definitely one of the reasons I love my job so much.” |
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| Reviews |
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| “The Gross and Goofy Body [series] enlivens physiology for kids, offering humorous yet scientific surveys of body functions in just under 50 pages each. Kids ... will find [these books] appealing and fun. Each blends photos with fun cartoons and photos of kids, along with plenty of basic physiology.” |
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| — Children's Bookwatch |
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