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Who am I? : how your brain, genes, and body work together to make you you / Richard Walker ; illustrations by Peter Bull Art Studio.
Explores human identity drawing on biological, psychological, and social sciences to cover topics ranging from language and DNA studies to anti-aging technologies and how emotions help us to interpret the world. Organized into four general areas: the brain and nervous system; heredity and evolution; emotions and social communication; and reproduction and development. Loosely related to an exhibit of the same name at the London Science Museum.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780753467114
- Physical Description: 96 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
- Publisher: New York : Kingfisher, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Subtitle from cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 96) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | I am human : how my brain works and makes me unique -- I am my family : how my DNA identifies me and reveals my relationships -- I am more than myself : how others see me and how we interact -- I am my body : how I grow, develop, and age. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Human biology > Juvenile literature. Identity (Psychology) > Juvenile literature. Human ecology > Juvenile literature. Social ecology > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Main Library | JUV 612 W (Text) | 31901003513506 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
