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2) Your brain
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English
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The amazing brain can send signals to body parts at a speed of 200 miles (322 km) per hour! That comes in handy when someone is in danger or needs to move fast. Readers will appreciate the mysterious, fascinating organ in their skull known as the brain as they learn about the five main parts of the brain and their special functions. They'll also find out what they can do to keep their brain working well. Simple illustrations and bright photographs...
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"Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this funny and fact-filled 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 a hilarious introduction to the organ that does it all"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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"In this seriously funny book, acclaimed creator Elise Gravel Gavel uses her trademark humor and punchy art to celebrate the many wonderful ways humans think and to show readers that understanding how different brains feel and learn can help us connect with others . . . and keep our own brains happy!" -- Provided by publisher.
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Little Gestalten, an imprint of Die Gestalten Verlag GmbH & Co., KG
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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"In this book, experts respond to 80 questions posed by children about the brain. Their answers explore how our brains develop, what they are made of, and how they work. They reveal astounding information and facts not only about the human brain, but also about the gray matter of earthworms, ants, and sperm whales. The images created by Jan von Holleben capture our personal control rooms in action--as we taste, get scared, study, juggle, and sleepwalk....
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The Ivy Press Limited, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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Explores the different parts and functions of the human brain, providing thirty-second lessons on such topics as the endocrine system, the senses, memory, emotions, and the types of intelligence.
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English
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"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...
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English
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"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle-grade readers is a comprehensive overview of the brain. It looks at the science behind how it works, how it directs our day-to-day lives and how much we don't know about this key organ in our bodies."--
"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...
12) My clever brain
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QEB Pub
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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"Describes the brain and nervous systems in simple language and tells how the brain controls your memory, senses, and thinking"--
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Big deal volume 2
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English
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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.
14) Brilliant brain
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QEB Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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Presents an introduction to the human brain and central nervous system, including the different parts of the brain, its functions, and its importance in controlling the body, with instructions for five hands-on activities.
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2025.
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English
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Every second of every day, something is happening in even the tiniest parts of your body, from head to toe. And if you think of your body as a machine, your brain would be the control room, with millions of buttons and levers for all kinds of important jobs. With an enthusiastic and warmly humorous text, medical doctor Roopa Farooki familiarizes kids with terms like cerebellum and brain stem along with the workings of the nervous system, the digestive...
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"This book explores what happens in your brain when you feel sad, the chemicals your brain produces, and ways to manage sadness. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support the growth mindset. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about...
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Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"This book explores what happens in your brain when you feel happy, the chemicals your brain produces, and ways to be happy more often. STEM concepts cover aspects of psychology and neurology in simple terms, while social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support the growth mindset. Grow with Goals and Try This! activities further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more...
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