N4L 055: "Your Fantastic Elastic Brain" by JoAnn Deak, PhD

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It by Dr. JoAnn Deak unveils exciting truths about our brains: we can stretch and shape them as long as we continue to learn. According to educational consultant and psychologist Deak, if we take advantage of 0pen "windows" in the brain, we'll keep our minds "plastic." Complete with colored illustrations and diagrams, this children's nonfiction book targets children ages 3-9, but middle schoolers and adults as well are reading it, too. Deak's simple language coupled with Sarah Ackerley's engaging illustrations belie the complex subject matter of Your Fantastic Elastic Brain. Although the human brain is, indeed, multifaceted, Deak does not shrink from introducing high-level vocabulary to youngsters. This includes learning anatomical parts of the brain such as the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala. Best of all, Deak alleviates kids' fear of failure by assuring them making mistakes is one of the best ways to stretch "your fantastic elastic brain."  Now, children the world over are taking courage and trying new things without giving up! And, because of Deak, they understand every interaction they have influences the adults they will become. BUY Your Fantastic Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It BUY The Owner's Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain BUY how girls THRIVE BUY Girls Will Be Girls: Raising Confident and Courageous Daughters BUY the Fantastic Elastic Brain App for iOS Connect with Nonfiction4Life: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit