The Story and Science of Hope by Andrea Curtis HARDBACK 9781773067315

Andrea Curtis

Hope is more than a feeling it can change the world! Discover how new science and ancient knowledge can help us face an uncertain world. All over the world, kids are struggling with grief, anxiety and fear about the climate crisis, war, and a future that seems out of their control. Sometimes its hard to have hope but hope may be the one thing that can change the world! Modern researchers called Hope Theorists are helping us to understand that we can use hope to improve our own lives and those of our neighbors, friends and even the planet. The Story and Science of Hope is an illustrated nonfiction book for middlegrade readers that weaves together ancient history with surprising new scientific research showing hope is more than a feeling its essential for our wellbeing. People who are high in hope are happier and healthier, they live longer, do better in school and have stronger friendships. Learn the history of hope, how it can be measured, learned and practiced even where you can find hope in your brain (spoiler its the bilateral medial orbitofrontal cortex, above your eyes and a few centimetres inside your brain)! Backmatter includes realworld examples of hopeful environmental activists and a list of ways that kids can cultivate hope, as well as a glossary of unfamiliar terms, sources and further reading. Key Text Features illustrations definitions facts further information further reading glossary headings historical context Correlates to the Common Core State... | Andrea Curtis The Story & Science of Hope Hardcover Book