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Neuron Galaxy: A Story from Morphonix About Your Brain

by Jay LEIBOLD
illus. by Max Weinberg & Christine Gralapp. 40p. Morphonix. Sept. 2016. pap. $9.99. ISBN 9780692747667.
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Gr 2–5-The illustrations within this title personify neurons as one-eyed cells with tentacles in search of "friends." ("The baby neuron was lonely. It wanted to connect to neuron friends.") The importance of learning is a running theme throughout this work. The text explains that neurons make connections in the brain as it develops ("their branches connect like shaking hands"), which is how humans are able to learn new things. The use of white lettering on a dark blue background gives the volume a spacelike appearance. However, the specificity of the topic makes this an unlikely draw for readers.
VERDICT Purchase to supplement basic lessons on neurons. Otherwise, consider JoAnn Deak's Your Fantastic Elastic Brain for a more kid-friendly choice covering brain functions.-Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio
Reviewed by Sandra Welzenbach , Nov 01, 2016

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