Wonders of the Mind
Wayland (Verlag)
978-1-5263-2534-1 (ISBN)
Explore the many pathways of the mind in this beautiful celebration of brain power and neurodiversity, written by developmental psychologist, Dr. Francesca Fotheringham and published in association with The British Psychological Society.
Wonders of the Mind is a beautiful and powerful look at the workings of the brain and the complexity of the mind. Explore the chemical messages that guide our bodies, the changes brains and minds undergo as they grow, our emotions, memories and the power of sleep. Enhance your understanding of both neurodiversity and mental health through clear and sensitive introductions to each topic. Consider the influence of physical health, culture and language on the mind - and try out some brain teasers to see it all in action! Perfect for readers aged 9 and up.
This is the fourth book in a series published by Wayland and illustrated by Jan Bielecki that take an authoritative look at the wonders of science - making complex ideas accessible to kids. Other books in the series include: Wonders of the Night Sky and The Future of the Universe by Professor Raman Prinja and The Wonders of Time, by Emily Akkermans, which were published in association with Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Dr. Francesca Fotheringham is a developmental psychologist who completed her PhD in children's emotional development at the University of St. Andrews. Since then, Francesca has been the project lead for research in student wellbeing and neurodiversity, which included leading the Neurodiversity Alliance Peer Support project at the University of Edinburgh. This project co-designed a peer support programme for neurodivergent young people to support each other in high school. Outside of work, Francesca's favourite hobbies include being outdoors hiking or swimming in nature, but when she's indoors she enjoys creating art and doing crafts. Jan Bielecki is a Polish-Swedish illustrator and designer living in London. He mainly works with children's books and has illustrated fiction, picture books and non-fiction. Some of the topics he has covered include human anatomy, wrestling trolls, the scope of the Universe and slimy monsters.
1: INTRODUCTION
1: Foreword by the British Psychological Society
2: What is the mind?
2: HOW IT WORKS
1: An overview of the brain
2: The brain's many parts
3: How the brain makes the mind think
4: Chemical messages
5: Other animals and the mind
6: The changing brain
7: The changing mind
8: Emotions in the brain
9: Emotions in the mind
10: How does remembering work?
11: Different types of memory
12: Why do we sleep?
3: OUR MANY MINDS
1: Many marvellous minds
2: Exploring the world of neurodiversity
3: Can humans read minds?
4: What is mental health?
5: Keeping our minds healthy
6: Cultural perspectives
7: How does language affect our mind?
4: THE AMAZING MIND
1: Celebrating the human mind
2: Mind games
5: Glossary
6: Index and further information
| Erscheinungsdatum | 14.09.2024 |
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| Illustrationen | Jan Bielecki |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 220 x 290 mm |
| Gewicht | 460 g |
| Themenwelt | Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Naturwissenschaft / Technik |
| ISBN-10 | 1-5263-2534-9 / 1526325349 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-5263-2534-1 / 9781526325341 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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