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The Brain: All about Our Nervous System and More! Revised Edition
Contributor(s): Simon, Seymour (Author)

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ISBN: 0060877197     ISBN-13: 9780060877194
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2006
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Annotation: These classic titles are now updated with the most recent research with the cooperation and curators from the Smithsonian's Air & Space and Natural History museums. These new editions feature full-color photos, glossaries, reference materials, and indices.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Anatomy & Physiology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Biology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - General
Dewey: 612.82
Age Level: 8-11
Grade Level: 3-6
Lexile Measure: 900(Not Available)
Physical Information: 0.12" H x 10.02" W x 9.86" L (0.37 lbs) 32 pages
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 149 - Superior,Well Above Average
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 51236
Reading Level: 6.3   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

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 HeartLungsBonesEyes and EarsMusclesGuts

Contributor Bio(s): Simon, Seymour: -

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!


 
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