Brain Spark: Cool stories about... Strange Places and Important Events (Brain Spark Book Series - Fun Trivia for the Growing and Curious Minds)

Brain Spark: Cool stories about... Strange Places and Important Events (Brain Spark Book Series - Fun Trivia for the Growing and Curious Minds)

Want to impress your parents? Your friends? Your teachers? The college admissions office? 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! 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? This book series is perfect for the middle school, junior high school, high school and college years. Homeschool parents rely on it to fill in the gaps of their curriculum, as it makes for an easy, entertaining and educational read. It is filled with fun facts and trivia, with a focus on cool and strange places, or wild and unexpected events in history!