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SmART : use your eyes to boost your brain / Amy E. Herman ; with Heather Maclean.

Herman, Amy, (author.). Maclean, Heather, 1972- (author.).

Summary:

"What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to process information using paintings, sculptures, and photographs that instantly translates to real world situations and is also fun! With three simple steps... How to SEE; How to THINK about what you see; How to TALK about what you see; readers learn how to reflect critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain.

Record details

ISBN: 9781665901215
ISBN: 1665901217
Physical Description: 195 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, [2022]
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

General Note:	This young reader's edition is adapted from Visual Intelligence by Amy E. Herman, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2016.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-184).
Formatted Contents Note:	How to SEE -- Your brain is magic -- Seeing like Sherlock Holmes -- Facts versus filters -- Winning at hide-and-seek -- How to THINK about what you see -- The playground made you smarter -- Train like a spy on what's missing -- How to TALK about what you see -- Why Mickey Mouse can't point -- Describing the rainbow.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers. Grades 4-6 Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers. 920L Lexile