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So You Want To Be A Psychologist: A Kids' Guide to Psychology, the Human Mind, Behavior Science, and the Curious Professionals Who Study Why We Think,

So You Want To Be A Psychologist: A Kids' Guide to Psychology, the Human Mind, Behavior Science, and the Curious Professionals Who Study Why We Think, - Paperback

by Linda Soules
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Availability:In StockContributor:Linda SoulesSeries:So You Want to Be A...Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:7/3/2026Pages:42
Languages:EnglishPublisher:So You Want to Be...BooksISBN-13:9781972766576ISBN-10:1972766570UPC:9781972766576Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Careers, Social Science, Science & NatureBook Topic:Psychology, Experiments & ProjectsSize:10.00 x 8.00 x 0.11 inchesWeight:0.136Product ID:SC1KMEHQN0

WINNER of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award

From the So You Want To Be A... Series - 2026 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, Grand Prize Winner

The human mind is the most fascinating puzzle there is - and this is the book for the kid who can't stop asking why.

Why does your loudest friend clam up the second a teacher calls her name? Why can you remember a silly song from years ago but not what you ate for lunch? Why do people yawn the instant they see someone else do it? If questions like these tug at you, you might already be a little bit of a psychologist.

So You Want To Be A Psychologist is a smart, warm, beautifully illustrated introduction to the real science of the mind - not the myth. It won't pretend psychology is mind-reading, or just couches and "how does that make you feel?" Instead, it shows young readers what psychologists actually do: ask a careful question about how people think, feel, learn, and behave, then find the honest answer with evidence.

Part scientist, part detective, a psychologist studies everything from memory and fear to how babies learn, how juries decide, and how athletes stay calm. This book takes readers behind the scenes - and treats them as the curious, capable future professionals they might become.

Inside this book, curious readers will discover:

  • What psychologists really do all day - from running experiments to helping real families
  • The surprising places psychology hides: schools, hospitals, courtrooms, sports fields, video games, even car dashboards and crosswalks
  • True stories of trailblazing psychologists, including Jean Piaget, Mary Ainsworth, Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and Martha Bernal
  • Jaw-dropping fun facts: why you can't tickle yourself, how rats laugh, the "invisible gorilla" experiment, and the marshmallow test
  • An honest look at the hard parts - the patience, the uncertainty, and the courage it takes to be wrong and say so
  • A day in the life, a kid-friendly glossary, and simple experiments to try right now

Honest about the challenges and glowing with the wonder of the work, this is a career book that respects a child's intelligence - and a conversation-starter parents and teachers will love reading alongside them.

Perfect for curious and gifted readers ages 10-14 (and a wonderful read-aloud from age 8); fans of STEM and brain-science books; and anyone who loves nonfiction that reads like an invitation, not a lecture.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:So You Want to Be...BooksISBN-13:9781972766576ISBN-10:1972766570UPC:9781972766576Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Careers, Social Science, Science & NatureBook Topic:Psychology, Experiments & ProjectsSize:10.00 x 8.00 x 0.11 inchesWeight:0.136Product ID:SC1KMEHQN0
Soules, Linda: - "Linda Soules is the author and creator of the So You Want To Be A... series, a growing collection of career-exploration books for readers ages 8-14. The series covers everything from astronauts and marine biologists to magicians, stunt performers, and roller coaster designers. Her philosophy is straightforward: never talk down to kids. Young readers are smarter, more curious, and more capable than the publishing world often gives them credit for, and they deserve books that respect their intelligence while genuinely sparking their enthusiasm. Each title is written to pull back the curtain on a real career - its joys, its challenges, the path to get there - and to leave readers with the sense that the world is wider, more interesting, and more reachable than they imagined. Before turning to children's publishing, Linda spent twenty-five years in law and finance, advising hedge funds and sophisticated financial institutions on complex regulatory matters - a career that taught her precision, discipline, and how to translate intricate subjects into language anyone can use. She brings that same clarity and care to every book she writes, paired with a deep belief that curiosity is the engine of a meaningful life. Linda lives in Seattle with her husband and two children, where the steady rhythm of family life, the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and the questions her own kids ask every day continue to fuel her work. Additional information can be found on her website at http: //lindasoules.com."
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