The Story of the Brain and Heart — A Body-Science Nature Picture Book
What's amazing about the brain and heart?
The brain that lets us think and feel, and the heart that beats without ever resting, are the two most important organs in our body. They're hard at work right now, too.
Nature and science facts about the brain and heart
The brain weighs about 1.4 kg and has around 86 billion nerve cells that exchange information through electrical signals. It's so busy that it uses about 25% of the body's oxygen, and it organizes memories while we sleep. The heart beats 60–100 times a minute, over 100,000 times a day, sending blood throughout the body. If you laid out all the blood vessels in our body, they'd stretch more than twice around the Earth.
What the Tangobook «The Story of the Brain and Heart» covers
Tangobook's «The Story of the Brain and Heart» shows the brain that handles thinking and memory, the tireless beating heart, and how the two work together, all at a child's level.
Points worth exploring together
Point out things like the brain (thinking, memory, sleep), the heart (beating, sending blood), the heart rate (100,000 times a day), and blood vessels (very long). It's fun to talk together about "Why does the heart beat without ever resting?"
Parent guide — how to spark curiosity
Place a hand on the chest to feel the heartbeat, then observe how it speeds up after jumping in place. Teaching "When you sleep well, your brain organizes memories" also helps build good sleep habits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How many times a day does the heart beat?
A. Over 100,000 times a day. Without ever resting, it sends oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.
Q. What does the brain do while we sleep?
A. It organizes and strengthens memories and clears out waste. That's why sleep is so important.
Q. How can we explore this at home?
A. Feel the heartbeat with a hand on the chest, observe the faster beat after running, and talk about good sleep habits.
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