Your Amazing Brain: The Epic Illustrated Guide

Jessica Sinarski

ISBN 10: 1931636508 / ISBN 13: 9781931636506

Published by National Center for Youth Issues, 2023

About this Item

The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Your Amazing Brain: The Epic Illustrated Guide
• Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1931636508
• ISBN 13: 9781931636506
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Luiz Fernando Da Silva
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Help Manage Behavior by Understanding How the Brain Works

Faster than a speeding car! Stronger than a supercomputer! Are you ready to harness the power of your amazing brain?

Get the inside scoop on why we do what we do!

In this book, you'll discover:

• engaging visuals explaining brain cell and nervous system basics
• the surprising role of our eight senses - yes, there are more than five!
• differences between the two brain "teams" and the ways they impact behavior
• proven strategies for helping our rational "upstairs brain" run the show
• simple brain-boosting ideas for all ages
• ...and much more!

 

Jam-packed with insights for kids and helpful guidance for adults, this "user's manual for the brain" is sure to become a go-to resource in your home, classroom, or therapy office.

Along with a diverse cast of characters, author and intrepid guide, "Ms. Jessica," transforms complex neuroscience into fun graphics, simple metaphors, and practical solutions for students ages 7 and up.

About the Author

Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH is a highly sought-after therapist, speaker, and change-maker. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician and educator led her to create the resource and training platform BraveBrains. She partners with school districts and child welfare agencies around the world to unlock resilience in children and adults alike.

Jessica makes social emotional learning (SEL) practical, equipping parents and professionals with deeply trauma-informed tools. She is the author of numerous books including the award-winning Riley the Brave series, Your Magic Backpack series, and upcoming Light Up the Learning Brain. She also shares her expertise as a contributor to magazines, blogs, and podcasts. Jessica lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three busy boys.

Luiz Fernando Da Silva is a Brazilian illustrator, currently living in Criciúma. Luiz has been drawing since he was a child, influenced by comics, Japanese animation, Nintendo games, and science fiction movies, and has a degree in Visual Arts from The Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense.