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Our Marvelous Memory
Series: How Your Brain Works
Brief Description
The science of remembering! A kid's guide to how memory works!Ever wonder how your brain holds onto amazing moments and learns new things? Dive into the fascinating science of memory! This engaging STEM book explores how your brain remembers (and sometimes forgets!), and why memories change...
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The science of remembering! A kid's guide to how memory works!
Ever wonder how your brain holds onto amazing moments and learns new things? Dive into the fascinating science of memory! This engaging STEM book explores how your brain remembers (and sometimes forgets!), and why memories change as you grow. With playful illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, you'll discover the difference between short and long-term memories, the difference between remembering when you are young versus when you are old, memory breakdowns and so much more! Get ready to unlock the secrets of your amazing memory and learn how it shapes who you are!
- Discover what memories are, take a look inside your brain, understand where memories go and the difference between short and long-term memories, learn how memories are stored in babies, children, adults, and the elderly, why memories get confused, and memory breakdown
- Engaging text and playful illustrations make brain science exciting and accessible for young readers
- A new and exciting title in the How Your Brain Works series
- Complex science concepts are presented in a clear and engaging way making science fun for children
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children's books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9788000074511
Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 September 2025
Country: Czechia
Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as
Illustration: Color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Dita Vopradova
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 282.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 20
About the Author
Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.
Dita Vopradova is a Czech illustrator celebrated for her playful drawings that delight children and adults alike. She creates illustrations for books and educational programs, including Toinou by Robert Francois and A River with Loose Hair by Honza Vojtko. Known for her detailed and colourful style, Dita studied art history with a focus on medieval art at Charles University. Finding inspiration in art, architecture, nature, and her daughter Anna, she lives in Prague.
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