Sousa, an educational neuroscience consultant, integrates research from neuroscience, education, and psychology to help educators and parents improve student learning by understanding the way the brain learns. After introducing the basics of brain anatomy and function, he explains information processing (updated in this edition), memory, retention, and learning, brain organization, and learning to speak and read. Also discussed are how the arts contribute to the growth of neural networks and enhance learning. This edition has new research on memory systems, updated research on technology, revised sections on hemispheric specialization, an expanded resources section, new and updated references, and an expanded index. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)