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Learn about the brain from some of the finest minds in educationFeaturing the works of recognized pioneers in the nascent field of educational neuroscience, this cutting-edge collection shows how to apply current brain research to teaching and learning. Chapter topics include: Brain structures and development from birth through adolescence What causes the brain to pay attention and remember How the brain learns to read and calculate Differences between the male and female brain The social and academic needs of students with learning difficulties Strategies for keeping students' brains engaged, focused and energized