The Brain - All about Our Nervous System and More!

Informationen zum Autor Seymour Simon has been called “the dean of the [children’s science book] field” by the New York Times . He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children’s science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter! Klappentext The human brain is behind everything you do. From taking your first step to creating the computer, this vital organ gives humans the ability to learn and adapt to an ever-changing world. Learn all about your amazing, versatile brain with award-winning science writer Seymour Simon. Zusammenfassung Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon as he investigates one of the body’s most important organs: the brain! . The human brain is behind everything you do. From taking your first step to creating the computer, this vital organ gives humans the ability to learn and adapt to an ever-changing world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about our brains and how they work in this informative picture book! Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about the Body: The Heart Lungs Bones Eyes and Ears Muscles Guts ...

Product details

• Authors: Seymour Simon, Simon Seymour
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 10
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.05.2006
• EAN: 9780060877194
• ISBN: 978-0-06-087719-4
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 254 mm x 254 mm x 6 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Natural science, technology; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Biology, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Activity Books / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Photography, JUVENILE NONFICTION: School & Education, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Science & Nature / History of Science, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Health & Daily Living / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Technology / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Reference / General