Nicola has also written a number of popular home learning books, including the i can learn series, mega english and the thomas the tank engine maths series. Nicola morgans accessible and humourous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain deals with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the. During the teenage years the brain is undergoing its most radical and fundamental change since the age of two. By gareth evans, school librarian based in chippenham. Browse nicola morgans bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Blame my brainthe amazing teenage brain revealed by. If the great philosophers were moaning about teenagers 2500 years ago, this surely indicates some curious features that are timeless and universal in the adolescent brain. Blame my brain 2005 is a nonfiction book, about the workings of the teenage brain, and was shortlisted for the aventis prize for science books junior. Nicola morgan a former teacher and dyslexia specialist, nicola was a prizewinning novelist whose career changed after the success of her bestselling examination of the teenage brain, blame my brain, shortlisted for the aventis prize, and the teenage guide to stress, winner of the school library association award in both readers and judges. Walker bags sleep guide for teens from nicola morgan the. Nicola morgan is an expert in teenage brain changes. What scientists have discovered about the teenage brain will amaze, empower and reassure you, whether youre a teenage or an adult who cares about. Buy blame my brain by nicola morgan from waterstones today.
Pages other community nicola morgan, author new blame my brain cover. About i am known as the teenage brain woman for my awardwinning work on teenage behaviour and wellbeing. Not all young people find adolescence turbulent and challenging, but for those who do, nicola morgan explains why the brain might be to blame, drawing on the. Includes information from taking risks to sleeping late, gender differences to depression, uncontrollable emotions to the effects of drugs and alcohol, blame my brain tells you everything you need to know about the biology and psychology behind the behaviour. If you cant get enough of my rambling nature i have several other. If youre interested in learning about your brain and you actually enjoy science, then this is the book for you. The strongest part of this piece is the simplification of developmental neuroscience and nonjudgmental approach to adolescence.
They contradict their parents, gobble their food, and tyrannise their teachers. Blame my brain was the first book in the world to show teenagers whats going on in their heads. Nicola morgans carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has. The strongest part of this piece is the simplification of developmental. Written for teenagers but invaluable reading for those coping with themparents, doctors, and teachersblame my brain, a guide to the biology behind teenage behaviour, is informative, accessible, interactive, and fun. I wanted you to know that pupils have been asking for your books every day since the talk and i think quite a few parents will be getting blame my brain for christmas. Contrary to popular parental opinion, teenagers are not the lazy, unpleasant louts they occasionally appear to be. Nicola morgans accessible and humourous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain deals with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders, the reasons behind addiction and.
Blame my brain books welcome to walker books australia. She is the author of blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed and the teenage guide to stress, and has given hundreds of talks in. In 2005 nicola wrote her awardwinning book, blame my brain, which explains to teenagers, teachers and. It speaks directly to teenagers but parents and teachers usually grab it and devour it eagerly. Nicola morgan audio books, best sellers, author bio. It speaks directly to you, teenagers, and is for you. A training day with nicola morgan cilip south west. Nicola morgan is an awardwinning author of fiction and non fiction for all ages and a popular public speaker. On friday 29 march the cilip youth libraries group south west of england hosted a oneday training event run by internationally acclaimed author nicola morgan, author of around 100 books.
Morgan also writes nonfiction, notably blame my brain, a guide for parents and their children to understanding the teenage brain. She was a multiawardwinning ya novelist before writing her bestselling examination of the teenage brain, blame my brain, which was shortlisted for the aventis prize. I read this book when i was and i owe my entire career trajectory to it. Blame my brain shows whats going on in your head, why, why its important, how long it will last, and what you can do about it. Up to now in regards to the book we have now blame my. Nicola has also written a number of popular home learning books, including the i can learn series, mega. The downside is the book is a pretty brief treatise on the subject and lacks thorough analysis on the subject. Buy blame my brain by nicola morgan with free delivery. Blame my brain is a well intentioned shortish romp through the teenage mind. There are self administered tests, scientific explanations including wonderful images of trees to depict brain development, useful advice. Blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed by nicola morgan is a must read for all parents of preteen teeneagers, and the preteen teenager themselves. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Nicola morgans carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful. New research shows what parents have long suspected the teenage brain is special.
Her best known nonfiction title, blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed, was shortlisted for the aventis prize for science. She is the author of blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed and the. She brings the biology of the brain to the general reader in a. Blame my brain amazing teenage brain 9781406346930 by nicola morgan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Nicola morgans carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders and the reasons behind addiction or depression. Get free shipping on blame my brain by nicola morgan, from. Please dont underestimate the impact of visits like yours. Nicola morgan takes a humorous and nonpatronising approach to. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Ive spoken to librarians at the other schools you visited and they say the same. Blame my brain nicola morgan has that rare gift of being able to. Blame my brain does not seek to excuse teenage behaviour, but it certainly goes a long way to explaining it.
A comprehensive guide to the biological mysteries that lie behind teenage behaviour. Each topic is well researched with current and relevant information for the intended audience, whether it be for students or parents. She was originally best known for her wideranging ya novels such as fleshmarket hodder and wasted walker but over the recent years she has built an international reputation for her extensive body of nonfiction on adolescent wellbeing. I have written around 100 books, including the internationally renowned blame my brain the amazing teenage brain revealed, as well as teenage guides to stress, friends, life online and body image. As someone who constantly blames my brain for all sorts of things not my fault my brain did it. Blame my brain is proteenager without being antiadult, sympathetic without being sentimental, sensitive and funny.
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