Your Amazing Brain: The Epic Illustrated Guide
About this ebook
Get the inside scoop on why we do what we do!
In this book, you’ll discover:
- engaging visuals explaining brain cell and nervous system basics
- the surprising role of our eight senses – yes, there are more than five!
- differences between the two brain “teams” and the ways they impact behavior
- proven strategies for helping our rational “upstairs brain” run the show
- simple brain-boosting ideas for all ages
- …and much more!
Jam-packed with insights for kids and helpful guidance for adults, this “user’s manual for the brain” is sure to become a go-to resource in your home, classroom, or therapy office.
Along with a diverse cast of characters, author and intrepid guide, “Ms. Jessica,” transforms complex neuroscience into fun graphics, simple metaphors, and practical solutions for students ages 7 and up.
About the author
Jessica Sinarski, LPCMH equips parents and professionals to be healers for hurting children. Weaving user-friendly brain science into everything she does, Jessica ignites both passion and know-how in audiences. Extensive post-graduate training and 15+ years as a clinician, consultant, and parent educator led her to create BraveBrains, a resource and training platform for home, school, and community.
Jessica partners with school districts and child welfare agencies across the country to better incorporate effective trauma-sensitive practices into their work. She also shares her expertise as a contributor to magazines, blogs, and podcasts. When not writing and training, she continues to work as a bilingual therapist and clinical supervisor at an innovative adoption support agency. Jessica lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and three busy boys.
Luiz Fernando Da Silva is a Brazilian illustrator, currently living in Criciúma. Luiz has been drawing since he was a child, influenced by comics, Japanese animation, Nintendo games, and science fiction movies, and has a degree in Visual Arts from The Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense.
