The Great Brain Book
The Great
Brain Book is "an inside look at the inside of your
head." It tells you everything you'd ever want to know
about the brain--how it works, what it's made of, how it
gets operated on, and how scientists have studied it over
the centuries.
A lot of people all over the world have been saying nice
things about it. For instance:
The
American Library Association Nomination:
"Best Books For Young Adults" for 2006.
The
National Science Teachers Association and the
Children's Book Council: Outstanding
Science Book.
The
Childrens Book-of-the-Month Club: Main
Selection.
The
Midwest Book Review: "An excellent
owner's manual."
The
School Library Journal: "An excellent
resource" and "a handsome addition" to any library.
Booklist:
With an appealing, colorful design and a flashy cover,
this in-depth introduction to the human brain and its
remarkable powers will attract browsers, but strong
readers are its best audience. The clever, kid-friendly
anecdotes amid the anatomy lessons also enhance
accessibility.
Not only that, but it's already been translated into
Korean and Arabic.
Description:
What’s inside your head anyway and how does it work?
Let’s take a look. First, we need to crack open the brain
box – the skull. Then, layer by layer we look at all the
parts of the brain to discover what each one controls.
Zooming down to the microscopic level, we zero in on
neurons, the keys to everything we do. Studying the brain
has a long history – and some of it is
gruesome.
From the
Egyptians, who scooped brain bits out through the noses
of corpses, to Phineas Gage, who had a spike shot through
his brain and lived, our knowledge of the brain has
changed enormously over the centuries. You’ll discover
how you learn and remember, how you can train your brain
to work better, and the kinds of brain improvements that
might be available in your future. So, come on in and
investigate the most powerful and complex organ in your
body. After all, it’s the one organ that makes you
you!
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