Young Genius: Brains (Young Genius Books)
by Kate Lennard
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Author: Kate LennardIllustrator: Eivind Gulliksen
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-01
ISBN: 0764136704
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Book Reviews of Young Genius: Brains (Young Genius Books)
Book Review: A No Brainer Rating
Summary: 5 Stars
Rating this book five stars was a no brainer for this reviewer because the book is that good.
In this volume Young Genius shares information about the brain's anatomy, the brain's functions, the brain's needs, and related topics such as diet, learning, sleep, and mnemonics. Brain is a book of surprises, dispensing information in so many ways and formats that no two pages in the book look the same. On one page a wall screen is pulled down by the little mouse hanging on the ring at the end of the pull cord. On another page is a brain with a movable flap demonstrating the left and right sides of the brain. Then there are pages of brainteasers, brain matching, and a full page demonstrating a way to memorize that Saturn has rings. On almost every page there's the little mouse participating in the page's lesson. The book concludes with a brain riddle (How do two brains say good-bye? ) and a page about a brain surgeon career. I mention the location of the brain doctor page so readers can avoid surgeon for it.
I like that the author and artist never seem to lose track of the readers' ages. Complex terms are explained in simple language, amply reinforced with the graphics. Lennard's use of simile is wonderful too.
There is much to like about this wonderful little book, one that warrants multiple rereadings.
Summary of Young Genius: Brains (Young Genius Books)
Young Genius is a bright little boy who escorts children through the pages of this amusing and instructive color-illustrated book. Kids will discover answers to many interesting questions about their brains. For example: How can you look at your brain without taking it out of your head? Where do headaches come from? What is imagination? Does having a big brain make you more clever? Young Genius books explain different parts of the human body to children, showing and telling kids how each part works. In each book, Young Genius also talks about nourishing foods to help keep those body parts in great condition, and he asks questions that will prompt boys and girls to giggle--but also to get a clearer understanding of how their bodies function. The language is easy enough for children in early grades to understand, and the information is sound and reliable. One illustration in each book features tabs for kids to lift, look, and better understand how their bodies work. Cartoon-style color illustrations on every page.Literature Books
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