NONFICTION

You & Your Amazing Brain: A Book of Brains and How They Work

by Clive Gifford
words & pictures. Jun. 2023. 80p. pap. $14.95. ISBN 9780711283626.
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Gr 4 Up–Did you know you can’t tickle yourself? Your brain knows. Learn cool facts and the history of the study of the brain in this colorful and witty book. The work is split into three sections: “the naked brain,” “mind mechanics,” and “so much to take in.” Sections cover brain structure and development, how the brain works, and emotions and reactions, among many other cool things. The illustrations are fun and entertaining on every page. There are also fact bubbles that highlight cool points of interest about different aspects of the brain, as well as, “lab boxes,” which give readers cool experiments to do with their own brain. Back matter includes a glossary, brain games (with answers), an index, and places to learn more about what your brain can do!
VERDICT Kids and adults will find this title amusing and educational; a decent addition to the nonfiction sections of all libraries.
Reviewed by Kristin J. Anderson , Jul 14, 2023

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