Amnesia
Once used as a dramatic plot twist in daytime soap operas, amnesia is a real condition that is frightening to suffers and can even be brought on by strokes. Author Jennifer MacKay provides young readers and researchers with careful explanations into what amnesia is. Readers will learn about the mystery of memory loss, and how the brain makes memories. They will learn about the causes and how amnesia is diagnosed. Treatment is also covered. Fast facts and data are further provided through interesting sidebars and charts
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Review: Amnesia"Captioned photos and diagrams illustrate each book and both volumes have source notes, a list of organizations and Web sites, and a bibliography that will be useful for report writers, debaters, and parents of children diagnosed with these dysfunctions."—Booklist, October 2001
