For elementary and secondary teachers, education specialists, administrators, college instructors, and parents, Sousa, an author and international consultant in educational neuroscience, describes how the gifted brain learns, detailing neuroscientific findings, theories of intelligence and giftedness, and characteristics of gifted learners, along with practical strategies for engaging them in the classroom. He discusses how their brains are different, how to gauge if these students are being challenged, how to identify students who are both gifted and learning disabled, individual talents in language, math, and arts, and how to identify gifted minority students who are often underrepresented. For this edition, all chapters have been revised to include new developments and findings. Sousa has also reorganized chapters; expanded the chapter on musical talent to incorporate music, dance, theater, and visual art; and added specific examples of classroom applications. Many activities are included. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)