Books
What are book "pages" made of
wood pulp
Are book readers or Kindle readers more likely to know the book correctly in chronological order?
Book readers. A study showed that Kindle readers press buttons to go through their book, while book readers turn pages. Turning pages gave the reader "sensorimotor cues that enhance cognitive processing"(Benson 2020). It also gives us a visual view of what we've read and how many pages are left, constantly.
What percent of kids in High School report having access to a smartphone?
Pew Research Center found that 95% of teens have access to a smartphone, which is 73% higher than it was in 2014-15. FUN FACT: Half of children 8 and younger have their own mobile device.
When was the first iPhone created?
Does Reading FICTION or NONFICTION boost Empathy?
Fiction! Fiction activates areas of the brain that are tied to empathy and connection. (Sahakian)
What is the best-selling book of all time?
According to markmanson.net, The Bible is the best-selling, with over 5 billion copies sold
A study was done where students read a narrative text, but half of them read it online, and the other read it on paper. Which half of the students performed worse on a multiple-choice test about the narrative?
The students who read the narrative article on computers performed worse. This is because reading online impares your ability to process information as well.
TRUE or FALSE? A student's vocabulary is "larger" if they read books.
TRUE! Healthline.com states that "A student with greater reading comprehension is more likely to have a larger vocabulary.
FUN FACT: Healthline.com explains a 2020 study that consisted of 1,960 adults, which involved part of them reading. It explains that "those who read more were less likely to face cognitive decline"(Taft 2025). So, not only does your vocabulary expand as a student, but in the long run, your brain will be stronger and better as you age.
Does Reading increase your life span?
Real Simple explains that People who read actually show "a 20% reduced risk of death" (Wise 2025). Healthline.com shows a 2017 study that had 3,635 adults and studied them for 12 years. They found that "...those who read books survived around 2 years longer than those who either didn’t read or who read magazines and other forms of media"(Taft 2025).
Does reading fiction books INCREASE or DECREASE loneliness and social isolation?
DECREASES
NeuroscienceNews.com explains that reading fiction books helps your brain improve in areas that correlate with your emotions, and it helps you connect with others more easily. (Sahakian)
Why is reading a physical book better for the brain?
Reading a physical copy "recruits" multiple senses and parts of your brain that help grow mentally. Seeing the words on the page, feeling the book itself, flipping the pages, and even smelling the paper, sparks different parts of your brain and body that affect you very positively.
How does reading on a screen differ from reading printed versions?
Reading online "impairs comprehension, particularly for longer, more complex texts...constant exposure... trains the brain to process information more rapidly and less thoroughly" (Benson 2020). Realsimple.com explains that reading printed books actually improves your vocabulary, intelligence, and helps you relate to others more easily!
What percent of eighth graders are reading at a level that is known as "below basic".
In "America is Sliding Toward Illiteracy", it says that 33 percent of eighth graders are "below basic", which means that "they struggle to follow the order of events in a passage or to even summarize its main idea" (Kahloon 1).
Reading helps reduce stress by how much percent?
68% (Kahloon)
A study done in 2023 shows that having 5 or more close friends gives teenagers a "better brain structure, cognition, academic performance and mental health" (Sahakian, 2025). It is hard to create in-person relationships due to social media.
In the U.S., e-books make up what percent of all book sales?
15-20%
What does reading on a screen interfere with that you get from reading a book?
Screens interfere with the "intuitive navigation of a text and inhibit people from mapping the journey in their minds"(Jabr 2013).
What was the average score on the ACT (a college admissions test) in 2024 (from a scale of 1-36)?
The average score was 19.4, which was "the worst average performance since the test was redesigned in 1990" (Kahloon 2).
What percent of children sleep near a screen, impairing sleep?
54 percent of children sleep near a screen and get 20 fewer minutes of sleep per day due to it. (Benson)
Neurosciencenews.com reports on a survey consisting of 2,000 people (ages 18-34). These people were asked if reading helped them feel more connected to others during the pandemic. What percent of people answered yes?
56% of people felt less alone because they read. (Sahakian)
What is the longest book ever? BONUS POINTS: How many pages?
Shree Haricharitramrut Sagar by: Gyanjivandasji Swami
The book is 10,080 pages long with 2,409 chapters.
What part of your brain is activated when you read from printed text rather than online text?
In "America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy", it mentions that "From 2013-2024, reading performance declined among fourth graders in 46-50 states". Of the four states, which TWO states IMPROVED?
Mississippi and Louisiana
This is because Mississippi made a law in 2013, requiring that 3rd graders pass a literacy exam to move on to 4th grade. Louisiana improved because it made a similar policy for its schools in 2021, improving its scores.
"Those who engage their brains by reading are [__] times less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who spend their downtime on less stimulating activities"(Wise 2025).
2.5 times less likely!
What part of your brain is activated when reading fiction books/passages?
Reading Fiction activates the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex. This is an area of your brain associated with social and emotional behavior. Neuroscience.com explains that, "This brain region was also linked to the stronger social cognition seen in frequent fiction readers"(Sahakian,2025). Not only does reading affect your feelings like empathy, but also your social connections and the way you interact with others.