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Brain Power

A Toolkit to Understand and Train Your Unique Brain
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Brain Power by Dr. Ranj Singh is a delightful exploration of the human brain tailored for young readers. It breaks down complex concepts about how our brains work, offering engaging facts and interactive elements to help children understand their own minds better. The book combines fun illustrations with educational insights, aiming to inspire curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the brain.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to spark a child's curiosity and imagination about the incredible potential of their own minds. The author provides engaging activities and insightful tips to empower young readers, helping them discover the wonders of their cognitive abilities in a fun and accessible way.

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Discover how to train your brain and become the best you can be in this empowering and inclusive guide by the nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.

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Discover how to train your brain and become the best you can be in this empowering and inclusive guide by the nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.

Brains don't look like much, do they? A touch of slime here, some squishy grey stuff there. But in fact, your brain is more powerful than any supercomputer, and it is completely fascinating. Have you ever wondered why you're left-handed? Or why you have dreams? Or what causes pins and needles?

I'll tell you what else: your brain is completely unique. That's right: no one else has a brain quite like yours.

So if you want to learn how to make the most of your brain, this is the book for you. It doesn't just explain how the brain works. It'll teach you how to train your brain to get better at stuff you find difficult. It'll show you how different people think in different ways and why that makes each person so special. It'll help you keep your mind happy and healthy. Because when that brilliant brain of yours is in tip-top condition, you can be the BEST version of you.

You'll discover:

  • Why some skills come to you more easily than others
  • How to cope with knockbacks and improve on the difficult stuff
  • Why we feel certain emotions and how to manage the difficult ones
  • How to keep your brain in top condition for learning
  • Why looking after your mind is the key to growing up happy

Including insights from neurodiverse young people, the book also features bright two-colour illustrations from David O'Connell and a dyslexia-friendly design. NHS paediatrician and Sunday Times bestselling author of How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing, Dr Ranj, is here to inspire ALL young readers to love themselves, however their brains work.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526362971

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David O'Connell
  • Illustrated by David O'Connell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Dr. Ranj Singh (Author)

Dr. Ranj Singh is a NHS paediatrician and BAFTA-award-winning TV presenter. He co-created the hit CBeebies' show Get Well Soon, and has presented numerous other series including ITV's prime-time Dr. Ranj: On Call, Save Money Lose Weight and Save Money: Good Health, and Extreme Food Phobics for the W Channel. He's also a contributor for ITV This Morning and Tonight, as well as BBC1's Morning Live, The One Show, and Inside Out. Off-air, his work can be found in numerous magazines and on websites where he gives expert opinion and advice on a range of physical and mental health matters. His guide to puberty for boys, How to Grow Up (and Feel Amazing!), was a Sunday Times bestseller.

David O'Connell (Illustrator)

David O'Connell is a writer and illustrator living in London, UK. He works mostly in children's books.

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