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Children's Nonfiction Biology

Hmm?

The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read about Memory

by (author) Diane Swanson

illustrated by Rose Cowles

Publisher
Kids Can Press
Initial publish date
Apr 2001
Category
Biology, Body, Mind & Spirit, Experiments & Projects
Recommended Age
9 to 14
Recommended Grade
4 to 9
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550745979
    Publish Date
    Apr 2001
    List Price
    $8.95
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781550745955
    Publish Date
    Apr 2001
    List Price
    $14.95

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Out of print

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Description

The unique Mysterious You series explores the mysteries of the human body using an exciting mix of thoroughly researched information, amazing anecdotes and surprising try-it activities.

In Hmm?, kids delve into the mysteries of the mind and dig up what memories are, where they are stored, what triggers them, how you can sharpen them, tricks they can play and lots more.

About the authors

Diane Swanson has been researching and writing nature books for children for over 25 years. Her work has been recognized with many awards, including the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children. Her titles have been regularly selected for the “our choice” list by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. A frequent guest speaker at conferences on nature for kids, she lives in Victoria, B.C.

Diane Swanson's profile page

Rose Cowles is the illustrator of the award-winning Puppies on Board. She has a big black dog named Rosie. She loves animals and can paint eleven puppies and a dog over and over again so that you can recognize them on every page. "I love painting," she says. "It keeps me happy and that's the best gift I can give to my kids." It's a pretty good gift for everyone else as well! Rose also illustrated The F Team for Orca. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.

Rose Cowles' profile page

Awards

  • Commended, Red Cedar Book Award
  • Short-listed, Silver Birch Award
  • Winner, Informal Education Product of the Year Award, Museum Tour

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