Why We Laugh: The Science of Giggles (Decoding the Mind)

Dell, Pamela

ISBN 10: 0756561760 ISBN 13: 9780756561765

Publisher: Compass Point Books, 2019

Synopsis

Have you ever laughed at something that wasn't funny? Maybe you've laughed at a really serious moment during a movie. Did you wonder why? The answer is in the science of laughter! From laughing uncontrollably in happiness to chuckling inappropriately, middle school is a time when you get ALL. THE. FEELS. But next time you or your friends giggle at the wrong moment or simply can't stop, you'll understand what's really going on in your brains. Plus, you'll learn tips to decode body language and find out about the benefits involved with laughter. All kidding aside, mental health is no joke, so when behaviors and feelings have crossed the line, you'll also learn when it's time to reach out for help.

About this title

Book Description

Trending topics of lying, fake news, and emotional intelligence are discussed in a general way to appeal to tweens and teens, Playful design and conversational approach reduce stigma associated with picking up materials dealing with mental health and emotion, High-interest approach to middle school science curriculum related to biology and evolution, Appropriate for teen students reading at lower reading levels

About the Author

Pamela Dell began her professional career writing for adults and started writing for children about 12 years ago. Since then she has published fiction and nonfiction books, written numerous magazine articles, and created award-winning interactive multimedia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0756561760
• ISBN 13: 9780756561765
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 64