What We See and Don't See

In What We See and Don't See, young people will discover what scientists know about perception. It will help young people learn how our brain makes sense of the world, how it simplifies and organizes information. They will discover how we see what we see, how, sometimes, we don't see what is obviously in front of us, and how our five senses can be "extended" and our perception enhanced. Illustrated with an engaging cast of characters acting out how our mind works, readers will become...
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In What We See and Don't See, young people will discover what scientists know about perception. It will help young people learn how our brain makes sense of the world, how it simplifies and organizes information. They will discover how we see what we see, how, sometimes, we don't see what is obviously in front of us, and how our five senses can be "extended" and our perception enhanced. Illustrated with an engaging cast of characters acting out how our mind works, readers will become more aware of how they perceive the world, understand why we do some of the things we do, and why we see some things and not others -- knowledge to take control of how we behave and of the decisions we make. With quotes from real-life, from historical records, with examples from art and literature, as well as simple and fun activities, What We See and Don't See works equally well at home, as a supplement for high school psychology courses, or as a stand-alone unit in grades 8 through 12.