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Psychology

Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing

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A fascinating exploration of why we do the things we do, according to science! Dive into the psychology of the human brain with STEM activities and research projects that get readers excited about learning their own minds.

Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing introduces students to the science behind behavior. From the developing teenage brain to genetics, psychology, and social environments, readers ages 12 to 15 gain a greater understanding of the complexities behind how we behave. Why does one person react to test anxiety by studying harder while another person gives up? As with all other behavior, the answer depends on many things: genetics, cultural and family expectations, previous behaviors, and a person's own special blend of attitudes and values. Plenty of text-to-self and text-to-world connections provide a foundation for deeper learning.

  • Hands-on STEM activities and research projects such as testing teenage risk-taking thought processes, conformity experiments, and exploring mindfulness and empathy engage readers beyond the text.
  • Psychology includes graphic novel style illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and interesting trivia.
  • Psychology integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites. Text-to-self and text-to-world connections make learning applicable and fundamental.


    About the Inquire & Investigate Human Science set and Nomad Press

    Psychology: Why We Smile, Strive, and Sing is part of a set of three Inquire & Investigate Human Science books that explore the human body, genes, and brain. The other titles in this series are The Human Genome: Mapping the Blueprint of Human Life and Inside the Human Body.

    Nomad Press books in the Inquire & Investigate series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.

    All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

    All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

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      • School Library Journal

        May 1, 2020

        Gr 7-10-This compact psychology book focuses on the science of human behavior, with an emphasis on issues relevant to teens. The text looks at how the brain plays a role in human behavior and how this knowledge can help readers "stay emotionally healthy." Overall, Rubini handles the intricacies of the complex subject matter admirably. The relatively cursory treatment of phrenology (measuring the bumps on a person's skull to determine personality traits) as a psychological discipline, however, arguably glosses over its place as a tool of racist, patriarchal hegemony from the 19th century through the present day. The discussion of epigenetics (the study of biological mechanisms that switch genes on and off during an organism's lifetime), does not address its controversial history or the scientific racism of eugenics. Copious sidebars provide additional details and questions for deeper discussion, as well as multimedia content accessible via QR codes. Bright cartoon art in each chapter adds a lighter element to the subject matter. VERDICT Recommended for larger teen collections, particularly school libraries and collections where curricular support for students studying psychology is desired.-Ted McCoy, Austin Public Library, Austin, TX

        Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • Lexile® Measure:1050
    • Text Difficulty:6-9

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