BRAIN SPARK
What kids deserve to know!
Want to impress your parents? Your friends? Your teachers? The people in the college admissions offices? Of course you do!
Brain Spark is a collection of short readings on major topics that are critical for a well rounded mind. Focusing on people, places and important concepts, Brain Spark helps teenagers and young adults make sense of adult conversations and news events.
The stories are short, fun and easy to read. In addition, the information sticks thanks to “spaced repetition” - the scientifically supported method of long-term memory enhancement proven to help maximize the retention of information. This is accomplished with memory triggering questions throughout the book.
Cultural literacy is critical to success in an increasingly competitive world and broadens all of our horizons.
Get ready to feel the Brain Spark!
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FAMOUS PEOPLE EDITION
Did you know that:
former Vice President Dick Cheney accidentally shot his friend in the face while hunting?
the Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar designed his own prison with jacuzzis, a soccer field and waterfalls?
the French General de Gaulle dressed up as a nurse to try to escape a German Prisoner of War camp?
Nelson Mandela lived in a 7 by 8 foot jail cell, with only a straw mat to sleep on, for 18 years?
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POP CULTURE EDITION
Did you know that:
Famous chef Julia Child worked for a U.S. spy agency, and helped develop a recipe for shark repellant?
Jimi Hendrix was a rockstar in the 1970s, and could play the guitar with his teeth? (if he wasn't lighting his guitar on fire!)
Agatha Christie holds the world record for selling the most books ever, at 2 billion copies?
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HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY EDITION
Did you know that:
In 1883, the eruption of the volcanic island Krakatoa was so loud that it could be heard 3,000 miles away?
In Cambodia, during the dictatorship of Pol Pot, approximately 25% of the population was murdered?
King Edward VIII of England gave up his throne to marry a divorced American socialite in 1936?
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MEET OUR AUTHORS
Dedicated to growing kids brains.
MICHAEL HARWOOD M.D.
Dr. Michael Harwood graduated from Brown Medical School and is a board certified Dermatologist. He is also a former Jeopardy! contestant. In addition to spending time with his two boys, he enjoys playing piano, golf, and writing.
ADRIAN HAMBURGER M.D.
Dr. Adrian Hamburger is an Ivy-league trained Anesthesiologist and Pain Physician, and dedicated father/tutor to two teenagers. He loves trivia, skiing, snorkeling, sight-seeing and chasing after his two dogs.