The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal
Brand: Orchard Books
Categories: Books, Children's Books, Science, Nature & How It Works



Grade level: 1 - 3
Dimensions: 9.75 x 0.5 x 9.5 inches
Reading age: 6 - 8 years
ISBN-13: 978-1338167009
ISBN-10: 1338167006
Publisher: Orchard Books
Print length: 40 pages
Publication date: October 1, 2019
Lexile measure: 580L
Language: English
subtitle: Hardcover – Picture Book, October 1, 2019
author: Visit Amazon's Nick Seluk Page search results Nick Seluk
review: Editorial Reviews Review "Seluk's breezy, conversational prose and brightly colored, bodly outlined cartoon illustrations deliver basic information. . . .A good overview of this complex, essential organ, with an energetic seasoning of silliness."-- Kirkus Reviews "Humor is the platter on which science is served, and everything here is done with the lightest touch. . . .A winning balance of laughter and learning."-- Booklist "Seluk intermingles simple information on the role of the brain and how we learn with silly, humorous comics-style illustrations. . . .this is a winner."--School Library Journal"A bold, humorous nonfiction introduction to the human brain and how it functions. . . .Readers will delight in the comic details of this title while learning a ton of facts about a typically complex subject."-- School Library Connection Praise for The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal : "This charming star shines bright." -- Kirkus Reviews "The silliness might be the trick to get students learning about the sun in a fun way. VERDICT An amusing treat for kids interested in space." -- School Library Journal About the Author Nick Seluk worked as a graphic designer before becoming a full-time illustrator. He is the creator of the popular Awkward Yeti comic and author of the New York Times bestselling Heart and Brain , and its follow-ups Gut Instincts, and Body Language . His work has appeared on CBSNews.com, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, reddit, and blogs across the internet. Nick lives in Michigan with his wife, three kids, and a very awkward dog. You can find more info on Nick at theawkwardyeti.com.