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Provides case studies of people living with autism spectrum disorders and information about symptoms, treatment, research, and coping with ASD.
Every year, one out of every 100 children in the United States or six out of every 1,000 young people worldwide is diagnosed with autism. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a neurologically based family of developmental disorders that can impact people s communication and social skills. ASD includes both autism and Asperger syndrome. Cutting-edge research and scientific studies are probing into the genetic foundation of ASD. Quoting researcher Stephen Scherer about a recent study, USA TODAY, the Nation s No. 1 Newspaper, notes that, most individuals with autism are probably genetically quite unique.
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Choon-Ok Harmon was born soon after the Korean War, when South Korea was experiencing extreme poverty. This memoir describes the hardships she tried to overcome to achieve a better life. She moves to the U.S. and, through patience and perseverance, pursues her dream of becoming a martial artist. Harmon is now the highest ranking woman in the Korean martial art system of Kuk Sool Won.
Here is a creative new introduction to the central and peripheral nervous systems and how they work together to keep the body functioning. A Day in the Life of the Brain will draw readers in as it follows a fictional character and the activities of his brain through his day, from waking up, to going to class, to soccer practice, to bedtime. This lively explanation of neuroscience also dispels a number of brain myths, such as the misconception that brain damage is always permanent.
Dr. Ana Maria Rodriguez discusses how meerkat pup learn to find food.
A biography of the life and achievements of Albert Einstein, one of the most important scientists of the twentieth century.
"Explains how hagfish excrete slime to evade predators and details other strange abilities of different types of animals"--Provided by publisher.
"Explains how and why whales live without much sleep and details other strange abilities of different types of animals"--Provided by publisher.
Readers tag along with scientists as they uncover intriguing adaptations that help animals survive in their environments. This colorful book explains the electric eels hunting tactics and an unexpected defense strategy, why some fish sleep in mucous cocoons, how jumping spiders hear from across a room, what the shape of a European eels head reveals about its diet, and why midshipman fish sing only at night. Based largely on primary sources, including interviews with the scientists, illustrated with original research and stock photographs, and complemented with a hands-on activity, this volume opens a window into the world of scientists as they uncover animal secrets that vividly complement basic biological principles.