A fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain and nervous system for young science enthusiasts. The brain - a wrinkly, spongy mass the size of a cauliflower that sits in our heads and controls everything we do! Discover what its made of, how it works and why we even need one in this fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain. Inside the pages of this STEM book for children aged 7-9, budding young scientists will discover: - An age-appropriate introduction to the brain, what it is, what it does, how it works, and how it evolved - All about how scientists study the brain and nervous system - Introduces concepts like how we think, what consciousness is, and how the brains of other animals are different - Encourages young readers to develop an interest in STEM fields - including biology, medicine, and science - Each page is filled with engaging photographs and artworks with easy to understand text Filled with colourful illustrations and bite-sized chunks of information, this book covers all your questions on everything from the anatomy of the brain and nervous system, to how information is collected and sent around the body. Also, explore questions about the brain that we don't know the answers to yet! This educational book for kids introduces complex topics in an age-appropriate way, from how our brains learn and how processes like making memories, thinking, emotions, and sleep happen in the brain. Kids will also learn about the weird and wonderful world of different animal brains and how they impact their behaviour. With entertaining illustrated characters, clear diagrams, and fascinating photographs, children will love learning about their minds and this all-important organ. Complete the series: The Brain Book is an ideal introduction to the brain and nervous system, but why not check out the other titles in this educational book series, The Bacteria Book and The DNA Book - an excellent introduction to science for young readers and a great addition to any library.

Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Psychology First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Target success in AQA GCSE Psychology with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam-style tasks and practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge. With My Revision Notes, every student can: - Plan and manage a successful revision programme using the topic-by-topic planner. - Consolidate subject knowledge by working through clear and focused content coverage. - Test understanding and identify areas for improvement with regular 'Now Test Yourself' tasks and answers. - Improve exam technique through practice questions, expert tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid. - Get exam ready with extra quick quizzes and answers to the practice questions available online.

Reinforce understanding throughout the course with clear topic summaries and sample questions and answers to help students target higher grades. Written by experienced teacher and subject expert Christine Brain, our Student Guides are divided into two key sections - content guidance, and sample questions and answers. Content guidance will: - - Develop understanding of key concepts and terminology; this guide covers foundations in psychology: social psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology and learning theories. - - Consolidate knowledge with 'knowledge check questions' at the end of each topic and answers in the back of the book. Sample questions and answers will: - - Build understanding of the different question types, so that students can approach each question with confidence. - - Enable students to target top grades in Paper 1 with sample answers and commentary explaining exactly why marks have been awarded.

?Por que un libro de neurociencia para ninos? Porque el cerebro es el que nos permite percibir, pensar y sentir. Este fascinante organo juega un papel clave en el modo de hacer las cosas que hacemos, en el aprendizaje de cosas nuevas y en la aceptacion de que habra ciertas cosas que nunca podremos hacer sin importar cuantas veces lo intentemos. Los seres humanos tenemos mayores posibilidades en nuestras vidas cuando sabemos mas y entendemos mejor. Facundo Manes y Maria Roca estan convencidos de que un rol importante para el cientifico del siglo XXI es salir de la torre de marfil del laboratorio y difundir el valor del conocimiento cientifico, sus metodos, sus procedimientos y sus resultados. Son los ninos los que heredaran esta pasion por saber y se transformaran en los cientificos del futuro. En este libro, a traves de experimentos, juegos y actividades, los chicos y los grandes descubriran las funciones del cerebro a traves de la diversion y el desafio. Juegos y experimentos para percibir, pensar y sentir.