Psychology - Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing

Why do we do the things we do? Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing introduces students to the science behind behavior. From the developing teenage brain to genetics, psychology, and social environments, readers ages 12 to 15 gain a greater understanding of the complexities behind human behavior.

About the author

Julie K. Rubini is the author of Eye to Eye: Sports Journalist Christine Brennan, Virginia Hamilton: America's Storyteller (named to Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books), Missing Millie Benson: The Secret Case of the Nancy Drew Ghostwriter and Journalist, and Hidden Ohio, a children's book about her great state. Julie and her husband established Claire's Day, a children's book festival in honor of their daughter, who died at the age of 10.

Tom Casteel is an illustrator and cartoonist that graduated from the Center for Cartoon Studies in 2011. He has illustrated more than two dozen books for Nomad Press. Tom lives in South Bend, Indiana, with his wife, son, two smelly dogs and one old cat.

Product details

• Authors: Julie Rubini
• Assisted by: Tom Casteel (Illustration)
• Publisher: Nomad Press (VT)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 15
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781619309111
• ISBN: 978-1-61930-911-1
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 206 mm x 259 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Series: Inquire & Investigate
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics