Spring 2024

The Science of Stress

From the Set Scientific American Explores Big Ideas

When people say they feel stressed out, what exactly do they mean? This volume looks at the topic of stress from physiological and psychological perspectives to explain what processes in the body and mind create this feeling of stress. It considers research on the negative impacts stress can have on the brain and the body over time, and explores some of the common causes of stress, including trauma. While research shows that chronic stress can have a wide range of adverse health impacts, experts also offer advice on how to manage stress and prevent it from having these negative effects.

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$43.95 $32.95
Interest Level Grade 9 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 9
Dewey Number 305.23
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level Z
Language English
Publisher Scientific American
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781725350250
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 160
Dimensions 6 x 9
Graphics

SLJ Review of Scientific American Explores Big Ideas

These titles each collect articles on a common topic, and the articles within each book are grouped by theme. For instance, articles on cyberattacks cover big data, infrastructure attacks, white hat hackers, and other areas of interest. Several features make these books useful in the classroom. Reading speed and available time can be accommodated by selecting from the various lengths of articles (ranging from one to 18 pages). Another strength that makes them perfect for classroom debate and discussion is the variety of viewpoints presented. An introduction, a glossary, and a list of sources for further information support each collection. Author information is included with some articles, providing readers with the background and expertise of the writer(s) and their particular perspective on the issue. VERDICT A useful collection for discussion, debate, or research on different aspects of the various topics.