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Mind Maps for Kids: Study Skills

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Mind Maps for Kids: Study Skills
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tony Buzan
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 189
ISBN/Barcode 9780007177028
ClassificationsDewey:371.30281
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations (Full colour throughout)

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Harper Thorsons
Publication Date 1 March 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Mind Maps for Kids has taken the education world by storm, selling over 20,500 copies in the first four months of publication. Back by popular demand, Mind Map genius Tony Buzan now works his magic on the area of learning that most worries children, parents and teachers alike: revision. With Tony Buzan it's all brain, no pain! Summary of contents Children, their parents and teachers are all accutely aware of the pressures to succeed in school exams but do not always have the best tools to revise effectively. Mind Mapping is a breakthrough system of planning and note-taking that cuts revision time in half with double the results. Tony Buzan shows just how easy Mind Mapping is and how kids can use it to: / Improve memory and concentration / Pass exams with flying colours / Remember facts and figures with ease / Make clearer and better notes / Understand concepts and think laterally / Unlock the imagination / Improve concentration and save time / Plan answers calmly during exams / Make revision fun and enjoyable Mind Maps for Kids: Revision is the shortcut to success in exams that will put your child one step - or even miles! - ahead.

Author Biography

Tony Buzan is the author of the million-copy bestsellers, Use Both Sides of Your Brain, Use Your Head and The Mind Map Book. He lectures all over the world and his work has been published in 50 countries and 20 languages. He also advises multi-national companies, governments, leading businesses, and international Olympic athletes.

Reviews

'Blue Peter has made Mind Mapping cool among kids.' TES 'An essential purchase for any parent concerned about a child's revision from primary to secondary level.' PUBLISHING NEWS 'Tony Buzan will do for the brain what Stephen Hawking did for the universe.' THE TIMES 'The biggest name in memory' THE NEW YORKER 'Tony Buzan deserves a medal for coming up with the sanity-saving concept of Mind Maps, which make difficult mental tasks possible, even pleasurable ! The system can be a lifesaver for children with dyslexia-type difficulties.' TIME OUT 'The whole world should Mind Map.' THE EXPRESS 'If you put Buzan's theories to the test, you could find yourself memorising pages from a phone book, or becoming the brainiest person in the world' Personal Computer World Magazine 'Tony didn't invent the brain -- he did invent the instructions!' John Husbands, MD, Institute of Management